Moderate
The kaolininte is a layer silicate clay mineral, it is 1:1 type of mineral with___________________?
Correct answer: A. 3-15 meq/100g CEC
- A. 3-15 meq/100g CEC
- B. 40 meq/100g CEC
- C. 50 meq/100g CEC
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Kaolinite is a 1:1 clay mineral with low permanent charge and consequently a low cation-exchange capacity, commonly about 3–15 meq per 100 g. Smectite and vermiculite have much higher CEC values.
Last updated
Practise Soil Science
377 free Soil Science MCQs from Agriculture, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Exams that ask Agriculture questions like this
Agriculture is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.