Properties of Water Review

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What is the normal pH range of saltwater?

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8-9

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Which nitrogenous compound is the MOST toxic to fish?

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Ammonia

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What is the term for the zone in which salinity increases rapidly with depth?

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Halocline

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What is density?

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A measure of how tightly packed matter is in an area.

Front

During the nitrogen cycle, nitrites are converted into what?

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Nitrates.

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What is salinity?

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The concentration of salts in water.

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What is buoyancy?

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The ability of an object to float in a fluid.

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What is the significance of the halocline in aquatic environments?

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It affects the distribution of marine life and water mixing.

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How does temperature affect the density of water?

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As temperature increases, water density generally decreases.

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What role do beneficial bacteria play in the nitrogen cycle?

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They convert ammonia into nitrites and nitrates.