What happens to the density of water as its salinity increases?

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Makhi

14 May, 12:58

What happens to the density of water as its salinity increases?

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Desirae Grant · Answer 1

Ocean water gets more dense as temperature goes down. So, the colder the water, the more dense it is. Increasing salinity also increases the density of sea water. Less dense water floats on top of more dense water.

Abby Blackwell · Answer 2

Abby Blackwell 14 May, 15:27

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The density increases as well!