The concentration of gold in the oceans is estimated to be only 0.011 ?g (10-6 g

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The concentration of gold in the oceans is estimated to be only 0.011 ?g (10-6 g) per liter. If it could be mined, how much total amount of gold would you then find in the oceans? How does it compare to the amount of gold in continental ore deposits? Mass of oceans is 3 x 1021 kg. Mass of Earth is 5.98 x 1024 kg

Problem 2: The concentration of gold in the oceans is estimated to be only 0.011 g (10-6 g) per Problem 2: The concentration of gold in the oceans is estimated to be only 0.011 ug (106 g) per liter. If it could be mined, how much total amount of gold would you then find in the oceans? How does it compare to the amount of gold in continental ore deposits? Mass of oceans is 3 x 1021 kg. Mass of Earth is 5.98 x 1024 kg

Explanation / Answer

= 10-6 gm/ltr  x 3 x 1021 ltr

= 3 x 1015 gms. = 3 x 1012 kg.

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