10 Questions
What is the main dissolved chemical in sea water?
Salt (sodium chloride, NaCl)
What role do the oceans play in the global carbon cycle?
They can dissolve a great deal of carbon dioxide (CO2)
What does CO2 form in a buffered solution in the ocean?
Carbonate (CO3 2-) and bicarbonate (HCO3-)
What effect does ocean acidification have on carbonate availability for marine organisms?
It leaves less carbonate available
What are the critical nutrients for marine life dissolved in sea water?
Many other things
What is the concentration of salt in sea water?
about 35 parts salt per thousand parts water
What role do the oceans play in the global carbon cycle?
they can dissolve a great deal of carbon dioxide (CO2)
What happens to carbonate availability for marine organisms as more CO2 is dissolved in the ocean?
it decreases, as carbonate converts to bicarbonate
What is the main solvent in which chemicals dissolve in the ocean?
water
What are some critical nutrients for marine life dissolved in sea water?
many other things
Test your knowledge on the chemical composition of seawater and its importance to marine life in this informative quiz. Explore the various dissolved chemicals, including salt, and understand their role in the global ocean ecosystem.
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