Saturated solution of sodium chloride is called as ___________.
A
crystal
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B
brine
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C
lime stone
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D
soda ash
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Solution
The correct option is C brine Brine is a solution of salt in water usually sodium chloride in water. 3.5% is the concentration of sea water and it goes upto 26% a saturated solution. Thermal conductivity decreases with increasing salinity and increases with temperature rise.