Practice mode Soil Science

In which type of clay mineral does maximum fixation of potassium occur?

Correct answer D. 2:1 clay mineral

Explanation

Expanding and illitic 2:1 clays such as vermiculite and illite trap potassium ions between their layers as the layers collapse, so they fix the most potassium.

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