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salt water is in oceans and fresh water is in only swamps, ponds, bogs, and even in frozen glaciers. freshwater ecosystems are not salty. saltwater is very salty and has different zones where organisms live

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How can you tell the difference between salt water and fresh water?

One way to differentiate between salt water and fresh water is by taste; salt water has a distinct salty taste due to its high mineral content, while fresh water tastes neutral. Additionally, salt water is denser than fresh water, so objects will float higher in salt water compared to fresh water. Conductivity tests can also be used to distinguish between the two types of water.


What is the difference between salinity an density?

Salinity refers to the concentration of salt in water, while density refers to how tightly packed the molecules of a substance are. Salinity can affect the density of water, as the more salt in water, the denser it becomes.


How can you tell the difference between a container of distilled water and a container 0f salt water?

You can perform a taste test by sampling a small amount of the water. Salt water will have a salty taste, while distilled water will have a clean and neutral taste. Another way is to test the water's conductivity - salt water will conduct electricity, while distilled water will not.


How does adding salt to water effect evaporation?

Adding salt to water increases the boiling point of water, which in turn can decrease the rate of evaporation. However, once the water is in the liquid state, the presence of salt does not significantly affect the process of evaporation.


How does adding salt to water effect how it boils?

Raises the temperature at which the water boilsAdding salt does not make the water boil faster, but makes the water boil at a higher temperature than 100 degrees Celsius. This may allow you to cook food in that water faster than in plain boiling water.