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Slipperiness is due to__________________?

Correct answer: B. Vander walls forces

  • A. Covalent bond
  • B. Vander walls forces
  • C. Wire bond
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Van der Waals attraction between very fine clay particles contributes to their cohesive and slippery behavior, especially when water films are present. The other listed bond names are not recognized soil-colloid forces.

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