What determines shape of dust nucleus?

[Nordstrom]

Is a dust nucleus, dust attached to air?
If water vapor molecules, attach themselves to dust nucleus in building visible [to the eye] snowflake, I'm supposing flake takes on shape of the dust. Does this mean "air" is shaped too?

Don't laugh; I'm most confused!

 

[Gear300]

I laughed.

 

[Nordstrom]

Yes, thank you for sharing Gear300,
but might I beg you to elaborate?
I really do want to understand this!

 

[Gear300]

I actually don't know either. I just posted that because of your last line.

Though, when you say air is shaped, what exactly do you mean?

 

[pmacias]

The shape of a dust nucleus is determined by various factors such as the size and shape of the dust particles, the physical forces acting upon them, and the environment in which they are present. Dust nuclei can form from a variety of materials, including mineral particles, pollen, and even bacteria. As for your question about whether a dust nucleus is dust attached to air, it is important to note that dust in the air is made up of tiny solid particles, not just air molecules. These particles can be carried by air currents, but they are not "attached" to the air in the same way that water molecules can attach to a dust nucleus to form a snowflake.

When water vapor molecules attach themselves to a dust nucleus, they can form a snowflake because the water molecules arrange themselves in a specific pattern around the dust particles. This pattern is influenced by the shape of the dust nucleus, but it is also affected by other factors such as temperature and humidity. So while the shape of the dust nucleus may play a role in the formation of a snowflake, it is not the only factor at play.

As for whether air is shaped by the dust nucleus, it is important to remember that air is a gas and does not have a defined shape like a solid object. However, the presence of dust particles in the air can affect the movement and behavior of air molecules, which can have an impact on the overall shape and behavior of air currents. So while air may not have a specific shape like a snowflake, it is influenced by the presence of dust nuclei in its environment.