In seawater, Mg²⁺ is about 1350 mg Mg²⁺/L. How many grams of magnesium are in a pool that is 25 ft by 12 ft by 6 ft? (1 ft = 12 inches and 1 inch = 2.54 cm) A) 4.78 × 10² g B) 74.1 g C) 6.88 × 10⁴ g D) 6.88 × 10⁷ g E) 1.64 × 10³ g

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First, convert the pool dimensions from feet to centimeters, then to liters. Calculate the volume in liters and multiply by the concentration of Mg²⁺ to find the total grams of magnesium.

In Seawater, Mg2+ Is About 1350 Mg Mg2+/L

In Seawater, Mg²⁺ Is About 1350 Mg Mg²⁺/L