The latent heat of seawater is different than pure water due to the dissolved solids and gases present. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
ANS: T
The dissolved solids and gases lower seawater's latent heat by approximately 4%. The solids are able
to lower the freezing point because it is difficult for water molecules to form the necessary lattice
pattern of a solid. Information can be found in the section Water Has Unusual Thermal
Characteristics.
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