Some researchers have hypothesized that there could be trace metals in sea water. To test this hypothesis, they collect samples of sea water. What will they MOST likely do with the samples after they are collected?
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Responses
use a hydrometer to measure salinity
use a hydrometer to measure salinity
use water litmus paper to determine the acidity
use water litmus paper to determine the acidity
use a turbidity meter to calculate light transmission
use a turbidity meter to calculate light transmission
use an atomic absorption spectrometer to detect elements and compounds
1 answer
The researchers will most likely use an atomic absorption spectrometer to detect elements and compounds in the collected sea water samples.