Examveda

The chemical used for cloud seeding for artificial rains is

A. Silver Nitrate

B. Potassium Bromide

C. Silver Iodide

D. Potassium Nitrate

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The most common chemicals used for cloud seeding include silver iodide, potassium iodide and dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) and Liquid propane. These salt particles act as a core (cloud condensation nuclei or ice-nucleating particles) which draw water vapour within the cloud towards them.

This Question Belongs to General Knowledge >> Chemistry

Join The Discussion

Related Questions on Chemistry