Question

Is salt a solute in seawater?

Answer 1

Answer:

Absolutely..........

Explanation:

Sea water contains

N

a

+

and

C

l

−

ions. This site tells us that every litre of seawater contains approx.

35

⋅

g

solute, which is mostly dissolved

N

a

C

l

. Can you tell us the molar concentration with respect to

N

a

C

l

, i.e.

Concentration

=

Moles of NaCl

Volume of solution