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Chemical Composition of Seawater

Description: Test your understanding of the chemical composition of seawater, including major ions, minor ions, and dissolved gases.
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Which ion is the most abundant in seawater?

  1. Chloride

  2. Sodium

  3. Magnesium

  4. Calcium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chloride is the most abundant ion in seawater, accounting for approximately 55% of the total dissolved solids.

Which ion is the second most abundant in seawater?

  1. Sodium

  2. Magnesium

  3. Calcium

  4. Potassium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sodium is the second most abundant ion in seawater, accounting for approximately 31% of the total dissolved solids.

Which ion is the third most abundant in seawater?

  1. Magnesium

  2. Calcium

  3. Potassium

  4. Sulfate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Magnesium is the third most abundant ion in seawater, accounting for approximately 13% of the total dissolved solids.

Which ion is the fourth most abundant in seawater?

  1. Calcium

  2. Potassium

  3. Sulfate

  4. Bicarbonate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Calcium is the fourth most abundant ion in seawater, accounting for approximately 4% of the total dissolved solids.

Which ion is the fifth most abundant in seawater?

  1. Potassium

  2. Sulfate

  3. Bicarbonate

  4. Bromide


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Potassium is the fifth most abundant ion in seawater, accounting for approximately 2% of the total dissolved solids.

Which gas is the most abundant in seawater?

  1. Nitrogen

  2. Oxygen

  3. Carbon Dioxide

  4. Argon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in seawater, accounting for approximately 65% of the total dissolved gases.

Which gas is the second most abundant in seawater?

  1. Oxygen

  2. Carbon Dioxide

  3. Argon

  4. Helium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oxygen is the second most abundant gas in seawater, accounting for approximately 35% of the total dissolved gases.

Which gas is the third most abundant in seawater?

  1. Carbon Dioxide

  2. Argon

  3. Helium

  4. Methane


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbon Dioxide is the third most abundant gas in seawater, accounting for approximately 1% of the total dissolved gases.

Which gas is the fourth most abundant in seawater?

  1. Argon

  2. Helium

  3. Methane

  4. Hydrogen Sulfide


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Argon is the fourth most abundant gas in seawater, accounting for approximately 0.5% of the total dissolved gases.

Which gas is the fifth most abundant in seawater?

  1. Helium

  2. Methane

  3. Hydrogen Sulfide

  4. Nitrous Oxide


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Helium is the fifth most abundant gas in seawater, accounting for approximately 0.005% of the total dissolved gases.

What is the average salinity of seawater?

  1. 35 parts per thousand

  2. 30 parts per thousand

  3. 40 parts per thousand

  4. 45 parts per thousand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The average salinity of seawater is approximately 35 parts per thousand, meaning that there are 35 grams of dissolved solids in every kilogram of seawater.

What is the pH of seawater?

  1. 8.1

  2. 7.0

  3. 6.0

  4. 5.0


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The pH of seawater is typically around 8.1, indicating that it is slightly alkaline.

What is the primary source of dissolved solids in seawater?

  1. Weathering of rocks

  2. Volcanic eruptions

  3. Hydrothermal vents

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dissolved solids in seawater come from a variety of sources, including weathering of rocks, volcanic eruptions, and hydrothermal vents.

How does the chemical composition of seawater vary with depth?

  1. It remains constant

  2. It becomes more concentrated

  3. It becomes less concentrated

  4. It varies depending on the location


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The chemical composition of seawater remains relatively constant with depth, except for minor variations in certain regions.

How does the chemical composition of seawater vary with latitude?

  1. It remains constant

  2. It becomes more concentrated near the equator

  3. It becomes less concentrated near the equator

  4. It varies depending on the location


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The chemical composition of seawater can vary with latitude, depending on factors such as temperature, precipitation, and ocean currents.

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