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The most abundant element dissolved in sea water is chlorine at a concentration of 19 g/kg of sea water. The volume of earth,* ocean is 1.4 x 1021L. How many gram-atoms of chlorine are potentially available from the ocean? (Density of sea water is 1 g/cc)

(a) 1.4 x 1024

(b) 2.7 x 1022

(c) 4.5 x 1021

(d) 7.6 x 1020

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Correct Option (d) 7.6 x 1020

Explanation:

Total weight of ocean = volume of earth ocean x density of sea water

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