Water boils at 100 ° c right? But what happens when a water droplet hits an extremely hot pan – say at 190° ? Shot at 3000 fps, this video shows a water droplet skipping across the pan. In fact, the water droplet can last for some time because as it hits the pan, a small layer of vapour comes between the pan and droplet, effectively protecting it from evaporation.

At temperatures lower than 195 ° the water disappears with a hiss.