Question

kylie and angelina were enjoying a hot cup of coffee on a chilly day. they noticed that the steam from their coffee was turning into liquid water on the cooler surface of the cup. this phase change is known as...

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sublimation
evaporation
condensation
precipitation

Explanation:

The process described is condensation. Condensation occurs when water vapor (steam) cools and changes from a gas to a liquid. In this case, the steam (water vapor) from the hot coffee cools upon contact with the cooler surface of the cup and turns into liquid water (the droplets on the cup). Sublimation is the transition from solid to gas without becoming liquid. Evaporation is liquid to gas. Precipitation is related to water falling from the atmosphere (like rain, snow) in a meteorological context, not this cup - steam - liquid water on cup scenario.

Answer:

condensation