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Which type of condensation nuclei are most likely to cause clouds to form?

a. smoke particles
b. dust particles
c. salt particles?

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Salt Particles would be the correct one
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(c) salt particles

These salt particles are the type of condensation nuclei that are most likely to cause clouds to form. Salt particles in the atmosphere provide a good non-gaseous surface where water vapor can transition into liquid.
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