WAEC Agricultural Science 2005 Question 13

Question 13

Soil Properties

Clay particles hold cations because they

  1. A.are negatively charged
  2. B.become hardened when dry
  3. C.are very small in size
  4. D.have definite shapes.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (are negatively charged)

Explanation

Negative charges on clay attract positive ions.