When parts of a gas cloud collapse, where does the material first form clumps?

Answer 1

When parts of a gas cloud collapse, the material first forms clumps in regions of slightly higher density compared to the surrounding gas. These regions are known as molecular clouds or condensation cores. Molecular clouds typically consist of cold, dense regions where the gas and dust particles are tightly packed together. These clumps or condensation cores within the molecular cloud represent the initial stages of star formation.