the density of sea water is

less than that of freshwater

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greater than that of freshwater

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equal to that of freshwater

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may be greater than or less than that of freshwater

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Solution

The correct option is B
greater than that of freshwater

Correct option is (B): greater than that of freshwater
Explanation:
Dissolved salts increase the mass of seawater by high proportions than volume.
Due to an increase in mass but volume remains the same so density increases.
Hence option (b) is the correct answer.

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Weight of $1 m^{3}$ of sea water is lesser than the weight of fresh water of the same volume.

Density of sea water = $1.3 g / c m^{3}$

Density of fresh water = $1 g / c m^{3}$

= 1.20

= 0.9

As density of water less than sea water so why does sea water mix with water rather it should seetle down?

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