Early salinity measurement was based on chlorinity of:
AChloride ions
BNitrate ions
CSulfate ions
DCalcium ions
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Chloride ions
Salinity was historically determined by measuring chloride concentration in seawater.
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