What determines shape of dust nucleus?

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The discussion centers on the nature of dust nuclei and their role in forming snowflakes. It questions whether the shape of a dust nucleus influences the resulting snowflake's shape, suggesting that water vapor molecules attach to the dust to create visible structures. Participants express confusion about the implications of air being "shaped" and seek clarification on this concept. The conversation highlights a desire for deeper understanding of the relationship between dust, air, and snowflake formation. Overall, the dialogue reflects curiosity about the physical processes involved in these phenomena.
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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!
 
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Yes, thank you for sharing Gear300,
but might I beg you to elaborate?
I really do want to understand this!
 
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?
 
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So I know that electrons are fundamental, there's no 'material' that makes them up, it's like talking about a colour itself rather than a car or a flower. Now protons and neutrons and quarks and whatever other stuff is there fundamentally, I want someone to kind of teach me these, I have a lot of questions that books might not give the answer in the way I understand. Thanks
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