sea water
2006-07-31 04:25:47 · 4 answers · asked by Marisha K 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
3.5% = 35,000 milligrams per liter. Average.
The Med is a bit saltier (more evaporation than fresh water inflow). Areas with large fresh water inputs like from the Amazon can be lower, especially near the surface.
2006-07-31 04:30:38 · answer #1 · answered by David in Kenai 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 3% of NaCl is there in sea water.
2006-07-31 18:37:21 · answer #2 · answered by K.J. Jeyabaskaran K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What sea do you want to know about ? Everbody is giving answers about the Oceans.
2006-07-31 06:06:11 · answer #3 · answered by tjc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elemental composition of Earth's ocean water (by mass)
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Element Percent
Oxygen 85.7
Hydrogen 10.8
Chlorine 1.9
Sodium 1.05
Magnesium 0.1350
Sulfur 0.0885
Calcium 0.04
Potassium 0.0380
Bromine 0.0065
Carbon 0.0026
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Ocean water contains an average of 2.6 percent NaCl by weight, or a little less than a quarter pound of salt for every gallon of sea water
2006-07-31 04:34:55 · answer #4 · answered by woman38 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋