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You can tell by taste if water has salt in it, although you should not taste water if there is a possibility that it contains other substances that might be harmful. If you take a small amount of the water and allow it to evaporate, any salt in the water will leave a residue.
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∙ 15y agoYou can put the suspected salt water in a container then let it evaporate. Once the water is gone. You will be left with salt crystals in the bottom of the container.
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Why does magnesium rust fastest in salt water?
I think cause you know how the magnesium reacts in salt causing it to rust
What will happen if sodium chloride is placed in water?
You already know this! Because the main component of table salt is sodium chloride and table salt dissolves in water.
What list of items water will dissolve other than salt sugar?
Anything that is bonded by an ionic or polar-covalent bond.
What are 2 differences between salt water and fresh water?
there is salt in salt water and little salt in fresh water
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there is no salt water in the candy "salt water taffy." it is just the name/brand.
How much salt do you add to 130oz of tap water to make salt water?
Adding any amount of salt to water you obtain salt water; it is important to know the desired concentration.
How do you know if salt has mixed with water?
If you put salt in water, stir and can't see the salt anymore, it's mixed.
What is the salt water solution of a solute?
Salt is the solute. Water is the solvent. Salt water is the solution. This solution is sometimes called a saline solution.
What are the controls and variables for Seperating salt from water?
I dont know about the control but the independent variable is the amount of salt water and the dependent variable is the amount of water and salt rendered.
Do swamps have salt water?
Kind of. They can have a mix of salt and fresh water.
What does the hormone aldosterone regulate?
Sodium and Potassium.
Is seawater a mixture of compounds?
It would have to be considering that water is a compound of oxygen and hydrogen, and salt is a compound. Sea water is basically salt water.... you will know because when you go to the beach you can smell the salt and if you swallow the water it will burn your throat because of the salt.
How do you know insoluble salt?
An insoluble salt added to water remain as a residue at the bottom of the beaker.
How does salt water effect the human body?
i have know idea but if u know please tell me Salt water dehydrates you. Your body only need a little salt each day, and salt water, like the ocean for example, contains more than one type of salt. Which is extremly harmful to your body, not to mention your kidneys and live.
Is the lake made of salt water?
Lakes can be salt water or fresh water. If you mean a specific lake you will have to resubmit your question with the name of the Lake you wish to know about.
How do you know ocean water contains salt?
I personally have tasted it.
What physical property of salt changes when the salt is dissolved in water?
don't know look in your science book
