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Why do oceanographers take measurements of the conductivity of the seawater?
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∙ 15y ago
Conductivity can be used to calculate the salinity of the water.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoPure water does not conduct electricity, because there are no free electrons. In salt water, the sodium chloride dissolves to form negatively charged chlorine atoms and positively charged sodium atoms, which WILL conduct electricity. So measuring the conductivity of the water will give you an indication of the amount of salt dissolved.
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∙ 12y agoOne reason for measuring conductivity in seawater is to determine the salt content. Absolutely pure water is actually a pretty good insulator with low conductivity. As materials dissolve into it, the conductivity shoots up (water is an excellent solvent it seems). By measuring electrical and thermal conductivity of sea water you can quickly get a good handle on how much salt and other material is dissolved into it.
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How do you take body measurements?
Same place that kings keep their armies... Up thier sleevies!
How you can measure the electric conductivity of solid liquid mixture?
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Why do oceanographers take measurements of the of the seawater?
Conductivity can be used to calculate the salinity of the water.
Why do oceanographers take measurement of the conductivity of seawater?
Conductivity can be used to calculate the salinity of the water.
What do oceanographers use submarines for?
oceanographers use submarines to take pictures of sea life and things that have been found or things that they are looking for.
How long does a Oceanographers work?
One million years... How long did it take your grammar teacher to get sacked?
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What measurements will each of these instruments take?
There is no instrument on that list that can take any reliable measurements.
The term heat conductivity is best defined by the ability of heat to do what?
Take Thermometer and put it in the hot water -Calculate Temparature-go with the formula of Conductivity of heat
Can you take sea water and drink it?
On average, seawater in the world's oceans has a salinity of about 3.5%. This means that every kilogram, or every litre, of seawater has approximately 35 grams (1.2 oz) of dissolved salts.Accidentally consuming small quantities of clean seawater is not harmful, especially if the seawater is consumed along with a larger quantity of fresh water. However, drinking seawater to maintain hydration is counterproductive; more water must be excreted to eliminate the salt (via urine) than the amount of water that is gained from drinking the seawater itself. The effect of seawater intake has also been studied in laboratory settings in rats.This study confirmed the negative effects of drinking seawater when dehydrated.
The ability of metals to give-off and take-in electrons thus producing a current?
conductivity
What is used to take measurements over the sea?
seismograph
What is used to take weather measurements?
Wind speed
