The Formation of Raindrops by Collision and Coalescence of Smaller

question 8

Multiple Choice

The formation of raindrops by collision and coalescence of smaller cloud droplets is strongly influenced by:

• A)solar radiation.
• B)dew point temperature of the cloud.
• C)electrical charges on the droplets.
• D)presence of dust.
• E)number of droplets in the cloud.

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Definitions:

Amide Group

A chemical functional group consisting of a carbonyl group linked to a nitrogen atom, commonly found in organic and biochemistry.

Side Chain

A group of atoms attached to a main part of a molecule and having a structure branching off from the main chain or ring in the molecule.

Amino Acid

Organic molecules that serve as the building blocks of proteins, containing both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups.

Aromatic Substructure

A part of a molecule containing an aromatic ring, characterized by a ring of atoms with resonance bonds creating stability.