Ocean water is about 96.5% pure water. what is one of the most abundant elements in ocean water?

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Brayden Thompson

2 March, 11:16

Ocean water is about 96.5% pure water. what is one of the most abundant elements in ocean water?

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Deon Arellano · Answer 1

Salt. The six most abundant elements in ocean water are chlorine, sodium, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, and potassium. The salt halite, which is made of sodium and chloride ions, makes up more than 85% of the ocean's dissolved solids. Therefore, the most abundant element in ocean water is salt.