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The density of water will ________ with the increase of its salinity.

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decrease
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increase
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remain the same
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cause no change
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Solution

The correct option is B increase
When the salinity of the water increases, it means that more salt is present in the water, resulting in higher mass with its volume remaining as it is. This results in a higher density.

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