The periodic table is a chart that shows how elements are related to one another. Indium is a transition metal that is also part of the platinum family. The metals in the platinum family are also known as the noble metals. They have this name because they do not react well with other elements and compounds. They appear to be too superior to react with most other substances. In fact, iridium is the most corrosion-resistant metal known.
Precipitation falls as snow when the air temperature is below 2 Â°C. It is a myth that it needs to be below zero to snow. In fact, in this country, the heaviest snow falls tend to occur when the air temperature is between zero and 2 Â°C.
A pedestrian leans into the wind during a snowstorm in New York City. National Weather Service Collection/NOAA. The liquid and solid water particles that fall from clouds and reach the ground are known as precipitation. These particles include drizzle, rain, snow, snow pellets, ice crystals, and hail. The main discussion of precipitation can be found in the article rainfall. For additional information see weather, Precipitation and Storms, cloud, and snow.