Why does cold water sometimes make steam?

Subject: Why does cold water sometimes make steam?

Date: Sun Apr 30 15:09:40 2006
Posted by Kayla
Grade level: K-3 School: No school entered.
City: Grand Rapids State/Province: Michigan Country: USA
Area of science: Earth Sciences
ID: 1146434980.Es

Message:


(Asked by Kayla's mom) We had some standing water outside when it was cold
overnight. There was steam that appeared to be rising from it this morning but
the water was still cold. Why was it steaming if it wasn't hot?

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