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it's due to something called osmosis. If you have salty water on one side of a permeable membrane and less salty water on the other - then nature will try to balance this out by moving water through the barries to dilute the salty water.
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Why is saltwater denser then regular water?
The salt is held in solution and so adds to the mass.
Which frizzes faster saltwater or baking soda with water?
saltwater
Is water a saltwater solution?
No. Pure water is a compound, which is a pure substance. A saltwater solution is a mixture of water and salt, and is not a pure substance.
What is a solute and solevent in a saltwater solution?
In a basic saltwater solution, the water molecules would be the solvent and the salt molecules would be the solute.
Does saltwater or sugar water freeze faster?
Sugar water freezes faster trust me I know.
Is a platypus a saltwater or regular water fish?
a platypus is a freshwater animal
Can saltwater kill someone?
Yes. When you put salty water in your stomach, osmotic pressure begins drawing water out of your body to try to dilute the salt in your stomach. Eventually, you dehydrate and die.
Will saltwater kill vines?
Yes salt water can kill vines and other types of plants. To kill a vine with salt water, feed the vine with saltwater instead of regular water.
Is salinity in water harmful to your bodies?
Depends on how much salt is actually in the water. Too much salt can cause all kinds of health problems. Yes and no. If you drink an 8 ounce glass of water mixed with one teaspoon of salt, it can keep you from dehydrating. If you drink saltwater from the ocean, your body required more water to digest the salt that you get from the saltwater making you more dehydrated than you were. Too much salt in the water you drink will dehydrate the cells in your body and will dehydrate the host (you) and can kill you.
Why is saltwater denser then regular water?
The salt is held in solution and so adds to the mass.
How can a penny rust the faster?
saltwater, regular water, and vinegar can all speedup the rusting of a penny
What word means to lose water?
The word you are looking for is "dehydrate."
What would one do if you had to run out of water?
If you ever run into a situation where you don't have anymore clean water to drink, there are ways to sanitize your own water for drinking like boiling it. You should find a stream or body of water around where you are, but avoid saltwater, because it will only dehydrate you more.
What percent of earths water is saltwater?
About 97% of Earths water is saltwater.
What is the difference between salt water and regular water?
SALTWATER# Relating to, consisting of, or containing salt water: # Inhabiting or occurring in seawater or salt water: # Done or used in salt water REGULAR WATERsimply the water you are drinking...Salt water contains salt. - Axxo
What happen when you dont have water?
You dehydrate.
What happens if you dont have water?
you dehydrate
