Natural water contains approximately ______________ percent of heavy water?

Correct answer: A. 0.015

  • A. 0.015
  • B. 0.71
  • C. 1.2
  • D. 3.5

Explanation

Natural water contains about 0.015% deuterium oxide, or heavy water, mainly because a small fraction of hydrogen is naturally present as deuterium. The larger values listed are far above its normal natural abundance.

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