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A solution that is 1 ppm contains more dissolved solute than one that is 1 ppt.

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A solution that is 1 ppm contains more dissolved solute than one that is 1 ppt.

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Let's clarify the meanings of ppm (parts per million) and ppt (parts per thousand) to understand the comparison correctly.

  1. Understanding ppm and ppt:

    • PPM (parts per million) indicates a concentration of 1 part solute per 1,000,000 parts of solution.
    • PPT (parts per thousand) indicates a concentration of 1 part solute per 1,000 parts of solution.
  2. Comparison:

    • To compare the two, we can express them in similar units.
    • 1 ppm = 1 part1,000,000 parts \frac{1 \text{ part}}{1,000,000 \text{ parts}}
    • 1 ppt = 1 part1,000 parts \frac{1 \text{ part}}{1,000 \text{ parts}}
  3. Calculation:

    • If we convert both to the same basis, we find:
      • 1 ppm is equivalent to 11,000,000=0.000001 \frac{1}{1,000,000} = 0.000001
      • 1 ppt is equivalent to 11,000=0.001 \frac{1}{1,000} = 0.001
  4. Conclusion:

    • Therefore, 1 ppm corresponds to a lower concentration than 1 ppt. In fact, 1 ppt equals 1000 ppm, which means a solution that is 1 ppt indeed contains significantly more dissolved solute than one that is 1 ppm.

In summary, this statement is incorrect. A solution that is 1 ppt contains far more dissolved solute than one that is 1 ppm.

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