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Because it is heavier-Contains way more molecules than pure Hydrogen Oxide (Water).

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i would believe this would be due the salt content in saltwater & salinity <(^.^)>

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Seawater is typically denser than freshwater due to seawater's?

Salt


Does salt content of water affect the density of seawater?

the salt makes seawater denser than freshwater. more salt increases the density


What kind of current forms when denser seawater sinks under less seawater?

riptide


Is seawater denser than plain water?

yes because of the salt


Which type of water is denser fresh water or salt water?

Water that contains dissolved salts is more dense than pure water; consequently, seawater is denser or has more mass per unit volume than freshwater. Temperature, however, is one of the most important factors controlling density in the ocean.


Is gasoline more denser than seawater?

Nope; specific gravity is lower


Which do you think is denser seawater or fresh water?

Seawater because it contains salt which makes the water more dense than water which does not contain salt.


Why does a ship entering from fresh water to sea water sinks more?

You have it backwards. A ship floats higher in seawater than freshwater. This is because the dissolved salt makes seawater denser. due to the lack of salt content in fresh water. the salinity of ocean water makes it more dense, allowing the boat to sit higher in the water.


How is ocean water different from freshwater?

Ocean water has salt in it, Freshwater does not.


What is denser seawater or blood?

Blood is far denser than sea water as it has a whole bunch of cellular bodies mixed in with it. I think you wanted to ask "Which is denser seawater or serum?" In that case serum is still heavier even though it has less salt. Serum still has a wide assortment of exotic proteins dissolved in it.


Why is it easier to swim in seawater then it is to swim in fresh water?

probally fresh because no salt in mouth or eyes addition: it is easier to float/swim in seawater since seawater is denser than fresh water.


Why is ocean water denser than freshwater or pure water?

The water of the oceans is denser because of the high level of salt it contains.