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Question
How can you observe the three forms of water in (i) nature and (ii) at home?
Solution
(i) In nature, we can observe the solid form of water as falling snow, hails etc. We can observe the liquid form of water as rain or in water bodies such as rivers, lakes, oceans etc. Although we cannot see water in its gaseous state in nature, we can feel it in the air on a hot, humid day.
(ii) At home, we can observe the three forms of water ice (solid), water (liquid) and steam (gaseous).
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