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Just ley the water evaporate and the clay particles will be left over
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What charge do clay particles have?
Clay particles have a permanent negative charge.
How do you separate mixture of iron filings water and clay?
evaporate the watercrush the clay-iron mixture to powderuse a magnet to remove the iron from the clay
What is the size of clay particles?
Clay particles are of colloidal dimension i.e. 1 to 2 microns .
How can you separate clay and sugar using separation techniques?
Let's take a look at the properties of clay and sugar. We know that clay doesn't dissolve in water, but sugar does. So, first, mix this mixture of clay and sugar in a large amount of water and stir. Afterwards, filter the solution. You will get sugar inside the water and the clay is the residue.
Why does water react differently with clay than it does with water?
Because clay is a solid and water is a liquid
Is clay cohesive?
Yes the particles of clay stick together when not suspended in water- this is what makes it cohesive, however when in water the clay particles separate and so can be held in suspension with almost nul energy!
Is sand bigger than clay?
Yes, clay particles are very small, smaller than sand particles.
Can sand hold the water better than the clay?
Clay is very made up of very small tightly fitting particles and is non-porous and does not absorb water, which is why it is used to make pottery and ceramics. Sand is larger particles and can absorb large quantities of water.
Which soil has the highest capacity to retain water?
Clay has the highest water holding capacity. This is because clay is made up very small tightly packed particles that do not allow water to percolate through.
What are clay micelles?
Clay micelles are a type of soil colloid that are very small conglomerations of clay particles that retain a negative charge.
Sedimentary rock is formed from?
Small particles of sand, silt, and clay
How is clay deposited to form shale?
Water deposits the clay particles in thin, flat layers.
Why is clay found in rivers?
The reason many rivers contain clay is because clay particles are lighter than the small rocks and pebbles beneath, so the clay particles are deposited on top of the rocks. However clay is not lighter than silt particles, in fact clay is much heavier. Normally the silt would cover the clay, but if the river is fast enough, it may continue to carry away the silt particles, and leave the clay.
How well does clay soil hold water?
Water is held between soil particles by capillary forces. Coarse sandy soils have large pores and water drains through it quickly. Clay soils have smaller pores and are able to hold more water.
What is the difference between dust and mud?
Dust consists of small particles, usually from soil. Mud is a mixture of water with sand clay, soil and silt.
What is the difference between mud and clay?
Clay is a specific kind of mud. Mud is a mixture of water and soil (or "dirt"). Soil is made up of small rock particles of various sizes, as well as some organic material, like decomposed plants. The kinds of rock particles found in soil are called sand (large particles), silt (small particles), and clay (even smaller particles). Soil with a lot of clay in it can be used to make bricks and other objects, like ceramic plates or coffee mugs, to be baked in a kiln, where the particles bond with each other due to the high heat and make a strong object.
Which soil is better at letting water drain through it sandy soil or clay soil?
In clay soils are very small gaps between the rock particles, and so clay soils do not drain well. In sandy soils there are bigger gaps between the particles, allowing the soil to drain well and contain enough air.
