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Q: Why is sea water a basic?
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Is sea water a base of acid?

No, rather the opposite, it is slightly basic.


Is sea water neutral or basic?

Sea water contains a large no. of salts dissolved in it making its pH 8.0 to 8.3 which means it is basic.


Is normal sea water a basic?

True False


Which colour does red litmus paper turn if put into a glass of sea water?

Yes, sea water would change color with red litmus paper because sea water is basic. Under basic, or alkaline, conditions, red litmus paper turns blue. Being between the pH range of 7.5 and 8.4 (between 7 and 14 marks basic conditions), sea water is basic and, therefore, the red litmus paper will change color.


What does marine life need to survive?

the basic needs of a sea otter is an ocean, salt, food, and water


How does a protozoan meet its basic needs?

Protozoans meet its basic needs by having to stay in water, it can be in clear pond water or sea water with salt. That is why they are found in pond water which is what its states in my college textbook. Hopefully this helps you in what you need to do in either a project or homework. :)


Does acid and alkali equal salt water?

Sea water is in fact basic. This results from the various salts dissolved in the water. Although one would expect sea water to be acidic (carbon dioxide from the air dissolves in water to form carbonic acid), limestone deposits help to keep the ocean basic.


What are solution occurring naturally?

sea water


What are common liquids with PH level of 8?

Sea water has a pH level of 8. Substances with a pH above 7 are said to be basic or alkaline.


Is a sea fresh or salt water?

Sea water is salt water.


What is the name of the solvent in sea water?

The solvent in sea water is water.


What is the ppg of sea water?

Sea Water - 8.54ppgFresh Water - 8.33ppg