Question

Give three ways in which salt water is different from pure water.

Answer 1

The three ways in which salt water is different from pure water are:

Salt Water	Fresh Water
1. Saltwater is found in the world's oceans and seas.	1. Freshwater is found in lakes, rivers, and streams across the world.
2. Many salts including sodium chloride, is present in saltwater.	2. Freshwater may include trace levels of salt, but not in sufficient quantities to be classified as saltwater.
3. Sea water is saline in nature.	3. Fresh water is non-saline.
4. Due to the large number of different salts contained in it, saltwater is denser than freshwater.	4. This indicates that a given amount of fresh water is lighter than a comparable volume of salt water.
5. The electrical conductivity of seawater is higher than that of freshwater.	5. The electrical conductivity of seawater is lower than that of salt water.