Seawater

Seawater in the Strait of Malacca, Peninsular Malaysia

Seawater is water from a sea or ocean. On average, seawater in the world's oceans has a salinity of about 3.5% (35 g/L). This means that every kilogram (roughly one liter by volume) of seawater has approximately 35 grams (1.2 oz) of dissolved salts, predominantly sodium and chloride ions.

Dependencies

• Chloride
• Sodium
• Water
  • Seawater

See also

• Ice
• Snow
• Water filter

References

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