Salt Was Added to a Beaker of Distilled Water (The

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Multiple Choice

Salt was added to a beaker of distilled water (the water was not stirred) . A sample taken from the bottom of the beaker was found to be 20% salt. At the same time, a sample taken from the top of the beaker was found to be 2% salt. After 24 hours

• A) the difference in the percentage of salt between the top and bottom samples would increase.
• B) the percentage of salt in the top and bottom samples would be approximately equal.
• C) the samples would still be 2% and 20% respectively.
• D) the salt would float to the top.
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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