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What temperature does ocean water freeze?
Ocean water freezes just like freshwater, but at lower temperatures. Fresh water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit but seawater freezes at about 28.4 degrees Fahrenheit, because of the salt in it.
When ocean water freezes does it become fresh water when it melts?
For the most part it does. There is some salt (brine) that is caught in the water when it freezes, but as the ice ages the brine will drain out.
If salt water was froszen and melted back again will it be salt water?
Salt is expelled as the ocean water freezes to form sea ice
What water temperature increases density of ocean water?
When the ocean water freezes, it increases the salinity. When the ocean water freezes at the surface, ice will float on top of water because ice is less dense than liquid water. The dissolved solids are squeezed out of the ice and enter the liquid water below the ice. This increases the salinity of the water. The density of the water also increases.
Why is salinity higher in areas with more ice?
because ocean water leaves salt behind when it freezes
Does water expand?
When it freezes.
When ocean water freezes the dissolved solids and or squeeze out of the ice and water below the ice causing what?
When ocean water freezes, the dissolved solids, primarily salt, are expelled from the ice as it forms. This process increases the salinity of the surrounding water beneath the ice, creating denser water that can affect ocean circulation and marine ecosystems. Additionally, the brine that is released can lead to localized areas of increased salinity, influencing the behavior of marine organisms and the overall chemistry of the seawater.
What is the ice covered sea called in the Antarctic?
The Southern Ocean freezes in winter. This ocean surrounds Antarctica. It is open water in other seasons, but generally filled with icebergs.
Water does this when it freezes?
It floats when it freezes.
Why is water in the Arctic ocean salty than oceans further south?
The Artic Ocean is more salty than oceans further south because when sea water freezes salt gets left behind in unfrozen water .
What freezes the fastest?
Cold water freezes faster then warm water.
At what temature does water freezes?
water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.
