the salty ocean
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The Salty Ocean. On average, one kilogram of ocean water contains about 25 grams of salts–that is, 35 parts per thousand. Or 3.5% salts. - Ocean Water Chemistry. Calculating Density. To calculate the density of a substance, divide the mass of the substance by its volume. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Salty OceanOn average, one kilogram of ocean water contains about 25
grams of salts–that is, 35 parts per thousand. Or 3.5% salts.
Calculating Density To calculate the density of a substance, divide the
mass of the substance by its volume.
For example, 1 liter (L) of ocean water has a mass of 1.03 kilograms (kg).
Therefore,
Density = 1.03 kg/L
- Ocean Water Chemistry
Calculating Density Practice Problem
A 5-liter sample of one type of crude oil has a mass of 4.10 kg. What is its density? If this oil spilled on the ocean’s surface, would it sink or float? Explain your answer in terms of density.
The density is 0.82 kg/L (4.10 kg ÷ 5.00 L). The oil would float on top of the ocean because it is less dense than ocean water.
- Ocean Water Chemistry
Changes With DepthConditions change as you
descend to the ocean floor.
Color and Light Decrease
Temperatures Decrease
Salinity stays the same
Density Increases
Pressure Increases
Question
AnswerHow salty is the ocean?
Ocean water has an average salt concentration of 35 parts per thousand. Or 3.5% salts.How does the ocean
change with depth?
As you descend, the temperature decreases and the pressure increases.
End of Section:Ocean Water Chemistry
Surface CurrentsSurface currents, which affect water to a
depth of several hundred meters, are driven mainly by winds.
Deep CurrentsDeep currents are
caused by differences in the density of ocean water.
UpwellingUpwelling brings up tiny ocean organisms,
minerals, and other nutrients from the deeper layers of the water. Without this motion, the surface waters of the open ocean would be very scarce in nutrients.
Relating Cause and Effect
Surface currentsWinds
Differences in ocean-water density
Deep currents
Cause Effect