AICE Marine Science Topic 1 Review

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Increased Pressure = ?

Back

Denser Water

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Name the molecule: NaCl

Back

Sodium Chloride

Front

As the temperature of the water increases, the solubility of oxygen: ?

Back

Decreases

Front

As temperature increases, the _____ of salts increases: ?

Back

Solubility

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Hydrogen bonds are strong intermolecular forces created when: ?

Back

A hydrogen atom bonded to an electronegative atom approaches a small N, O, or F atom.

Front

What is the primary component of seawater?

Back

Water (H2O)

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What is the pH range of seawater?

Back

Approximately 7.5 to 8.4

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What is upwelling?

Back

The process where deep, cold water rises to the surface, bringing nutrients.

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What is the effect of salinity on water density?

Back

Higher salinity increases water density.

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What is the role of carbonic acid in ocean chemistry?

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It helps regulate pH and is involved in the carbonate buffering system.