2006-09-27 11:55:08 · 6 answers · asked by Breanna M 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
It makes things that might no float in water without salt to float.
2006-09-27 11:57:57 · answer #1 · answered by Texan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water with salt in it has a higher density than water without salt.
When you add salt you are adding a mass that is more than the mass of the water alone. So more mass in the same volume means more density.
2006-09-27 18:57:52 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water molecules have gaps in between them. The salt fills up those gaps and makes the water more dense. Salt adds more mass to the water.
D= density
M= mass
V=volume
D=M/V
2006-09-27 18:58:26 · answer #3 · answered by yellowskinnedguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The density of pure water is 1000 kg/m3, Density of ocean water at the sea surface is about 1027 kg/m3.
2006-09-27 19:03:48 · answer #4 · answered by of Light 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It creates water displacement and makes the water more buoyant.
2006-09-27 19:03:08 · answer #5 · answered by unforgettable_1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT AFFECTS BY HOW YOU PUT THE SALT LIKE A DROP OF ONE LITTLE PIECE OF SALT WILL STILL MAKE WATER SALT WATER SALTY WATER duh
2006-09-27 18:57:33 · answer #6 · answered by miss_lonly_pinay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋