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The density of saline water is greater than the density of pure water.
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Is salt water's density heavier than pure water?
Salt water's density greater (not heavier) than that of pure water.
Is a solution heavier than a solvent?
Depends on the solute: alcohol in water is lighter, salt in water is heavier than water.
Salt is heavier in tap water than in air?
yes. yes.
Is sand heavier then salt?
Sand is heavier than salt That's why sand bags are used, rather than salt bags.
What does table salt do to water when frozen?
salt lowers the freezing point of water. so the temperature that salt water freezes at is much lower than just water.
Why is it that the egg will float if there is salt added in the water?
This is because Salt adds density to the water. In other words, by adding and dissolving salt in the water, you make the water heavier than the egg.
Is salt water colder then ice?
well for something to freeze it has to be 0 degrees or lower which is what ice is, frozen water. so the water has to be 1 degree or more to NOT freeze so the ice is colder than salt watercoz salt water is not frozen... does t6hat make sense? Actually, salt water CAN be colder than ice because the salt lowers the freezing point of the water.
Why does fresh water float on top of saltwater?
because the salt water ie heavier than fresh water
What is the difference between seagrass and saltmarsh?
Salt water is different because it is heavier than fresh water.
Does salt make water heavier?
No; water maintains a constant mass of 1 gram milliliter. If you add salt to the mix, it won't make the water heavier, although the combined weight of both salt and water put together will be greater than the water by itself. So no the water does not get heavier, your just adding more weight in the form of salt.
How can icebergs be used as fresh water?
salt water freezes at a lower temperature than fresh water so the fresh water gets frozen and not the salt water
What are some properties of saltwater?
- Salt water is heavier than fresh water. - Fresh water freezes at zero degrees Celsius (32F), but salt water freezes at lower temperatures, depending on the amount of salt in the water. - Salt water boils at a higher temperature than fresh water.
