The Principle of Constant Proportions States

question 16

Multiple Choice

The principle of constant proportions states:

• A) that the total amount of dissolved solids in the ocean is a constant.
• B) that the salinity of the ocean is a constant.
• C) that the excess volatile ratio of the ocean is a constant.
• D) that the ratio of major salts in samples of seawater from various places is a constant.

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