Condensation in the water cycle is the process by which water vapor in the air is changed into liquid water. It is the opposite of evaporation. This occurs when the cool air of the atmosphere causes the water vapor to turn back into liquid water, creating clouds. When a cloud becomes full of liquid water, it falls from the sky as precipitation, such as rain or snow, and the water cycle continues. Condensation is essential for cloud formation and, ultimately, for the occurrence of precipitation, which is vital for the Earth's water cycle and all living things
. For example, when water vapor in the atmosphere comes into contact with cooler temperatures, it is forced to change from a gas state to a liquid state, leading to the formation of very tiny water and ice particles, which then come together to form clouds. This process is facilitated by the presence of tiny particles of dust, soot, and salt in the atmosphere, known as aerosols
