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The Salty Ocean

The Salty Ocean. On average, one kilogram of ocean water contains about 25 grams of salts–that is, 35 parts per thousand. Or 3.5% salts. - Ocean Water Chemistry. Calculating Density. To calculate the density of a substance, divide the mass of the substance by its volume.

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The Salty Ocean

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  1. The Salty Ocean • On average, one kilogram of ocean water contains about 25 grams of salts–that is, 35 parts per thousand. Or 3.5% salts.

  2. - Ocean Water Chemistry Calculating Density • To calculate the density of a substance, divide the mass of the substance by its volume. • For example, 1 liter (L) of ocean water has a mass of 1.03 kilograms (kg). • Therefore, • Density = 1.03 kg/L

  3. - Ocean Water Chemistry Calculating Density • Practice Problem • A 5-liter sample of one type of crude oil has a mass of 4.10 kg. What is its density? If this oil spilled on the ocean’s surface, would it sink or float? Explain your answer in terms of density. • The density is 0.82 kg/L (4.10 kg ÷ 5.00 L). The oil would float on top of the ocean because it is less dense than ocean water.

  4. Changes With Depth • Conditions change as you descend to the ocean floor. Color and Light Decrease Temperatures Decrease Salinity stays the same Density Increases Pressure Increases

  5. Question Answer How salty is the ocean? Ocean water has an average salt concentration of 35 parts per thousand. Or 3.5% salts. As you descend, the temperature decreases and the pressure increases. How does the ocean change with depth?

  6. End of Section:Ocean Water Chemistry

  7. Surface Currents • Surface currents, which affect water to a depth of several hundred meters, are driven mainly by winds.

  8. Deep Currents • Deep currents are caused by differences in the density of ocean water.

  9. Upwelling • Upwelling brings up tiny ocean organisms, minerals, and other nutrients from the deeper layers of the water. Without this motion, the surface waters of the open ocean would be very scarce in nutrients.

  10. Relating Cause and Effect Cause Effect Winds Surface currents Differences in ocean-water density Deep currents

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