Practice mode Soil Science

In which clay mineral is potassium fixation capacity greatest?

Correct answer B. Vermiculite

Explanation

Vermiculite has a high layer charge from tetrahedral substitution. Potassium ions fit into the hexagonal holes between its layers, collapsing them and trapping K more strongly than illite or montmorillonite.

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