Humid air is more dense than dry air at the same temperature. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
ANS: F
Although it would seem that there humid air would be more dense than dry air, the opposite is true.
The water molecules have less mass than the nitrogen and oxygen molecules in the air. The oxygen
and nitrogen gets displaced by the water molecules which is why the air winds up less dense when
humid Information can be found in the section The Atmosphere Is Composed Mainly of Nitrogen,
Oxygen, and Water Vapor.
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