Biological Science (7th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134678320
Author: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Greg Podgorski, Emily Taylor, Jeff Carmichael
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 12PIAT
The salty ocean has a higher level of entropy compared to fresh water due to the dissolved ions it contains, which interact with and disperse water molecules. For ice to form in the ocean, this entropy must be reduced to allow the crystalline structure shown in Figure 2.15a to form. If you were to break off a piece of this ice and melt it, would the water taste fresh or salty? Explain your answer.
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