Asked by Adelyn Parks on Jun 02, 2024
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Which soil components have a negative charge that attract positively charged mineral ions in soil water?
A) sand and silt
B) sand and clay
C) silt and clay
D) silt and humus
E) clay and humus
Humus
Partially decayed organic material in soil.
Soil Components
The various elements that make up soil, including minerals, organic matter, water, and air.
Negative Charge
An electrical charge characterized by the presence of more electrons than protons, resulting in the object having a lower electrical potential.
- Distinguish and detail the physical and chemical qualities inherent in soil.
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gizeal bahatiJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Clay and humus both have negatively charged sites on their surfaces, which attract positively charged mineral ions in the soil water. Sand and silt do not have this negative charge on their surfaces, so they do not attract mineral ions.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish and detail the physical and chemical qualities inherent in soil.