What Are the Four Major Ionic Constituents of Seawater

question 48

Multiple Choice

What are the four major ionic constituents of seawater?

• A)Cl^-,Na⁺,Mg²⁺,HCO₃^-
• B)Cl^-,Na⁺,SO₄^2-,Mg²⁺
• C)Cl^-,Na⁺,SO₄^2-,HCO₃^-
• D)Na⁺,SO₄^2-,Mg²⁺,Ca²⁺

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