CBSE Class 8 Science Question 9 of 10

Particulate Nature of Matter — Question 9

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Why does the water in the ocean taste salty, even though the salt is not visible? Explain.
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Ocean water tastes salty because it contains a high concentration of dissolved salts, primarily sodium chloride (common table salt). These salts are not visible because they are dissolved at a molecular level, meaning the individual salt molecules are dispersed throughout the water, making it appear clear.