Scientists have determined the average salinity of ocean water to be equal to ___

a. 3.45 g/mL

b. 34.5 g/kg

c. 34.5 g/mL

d. 3.45 g/kg

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Chemistry

Caroline Johnston

2 April, 13:36

Scientists have determined the average salinity of ocean water to be equal to ___

a. 3.45 g/mL

b. 34.5 g/kg

c. 34.5 g/mL

d. 3.45 g/kg

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Mathew Hester · Answer 1

Mathew Hester 2 April, 14:56

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Oh I just answered this its 34.5

Kaliyah Matthews · Answer 2

Answer: b. 34.5 g/kg

The average salinity of the ocean would be 3.45% or 35 parts per millions (ppm). That means 3.45% of the ocean water weight would be contributed by salt. Water density is 1kg/liter or 1000g/1000ml.

Then, 3.45% of it would be: 3.45% * 1000 = 34.5g/kg or 34.5g/l

Scientists have determined the average salinity of ocean water to be equal to ___a. 3.45 g/mLb. 34.5 g/kgc. 34.5 g/mLd. 3.45 g/kg

Scientists have determined the average salinity of ocean water to be equal to ___

a. 3.45 g/mL

b. 34.5 g/kg

c. 34.5 g/mL

d. 3.45 g/kg