The salinity of seawater is determined by the amount of common salt (Sodium Chloride) in ____ of seawater

A. 1 gram
B. 10 grams
C. 1 kg
D. 10 kg

Check Answer

The correct answer is C) 1 kg.

The salinity of seawater is determined by the amount of common salt (Sodium Chloride) in one kilogram (1 kg) of seawater. Salinity refers to the amount of dissolved salt in seawater, typically measured in parts per thousand (ppt) or practical salinity units (psu). To measure salinity, samples of seawater are collected, filtered to remove any particles, and then analyzed to determine the amount of dissolved salt in the water.

The most common method of measuring salinity is by measuring the electrical conductivity of the water. The electrical conductivity of seawater increases with increasing salinity, so the salinity can be determined by measuring the conductivity and then calibrating the measurement against a known standard. To express salinity in the more commonly used unit of practical salinity unit (psu), is to determine the amount of dissolved salt ( mainly sodium chloride, NaCl) present in 1 kilogram of seawater.
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