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What charge do clay particles have?
Clay particles have a permanent negative charge.
What is the size of clay particles?
Clay particles are of colloidal dimension i.e. 1 to 2 microns .
How do you separate small clay particles and water?
Just ley the water evaporate and the clay particles will be left over
Is modelling clay a liquid or a solid?
Modelling clay is solid is because it's particles are packed together
Does clay dissolve in vinegar?
=no, but if you mix clay and water together you get slip to stick pieces of clay together!=
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!
Does clay soil absorb water well?
not really because clay has particles close together
Is clay the same as mudstone?
No. Clay is the finest size of particle that can be found in sediment. Mustone is a solid rock formed from particles of clay and silt that have been cemented together.
Why is clay the least permeable soil?
Clay has the smallest particle size. The particles of clay soil pack so closely together that water is prevented from passing through it.
What is the difference between silt and clay?
The difference is that clay is smaller than silt, and clay is sticky, while the silt is loose and feels silky.
What charge do clay particles have?
Clay particles have a permanent negative charge.
What is the size of clay particles?
Clay particles are of colloidal dimension i.e. 1 to 2 microns .
What is a detrital sedimentary rock made up of clay-sized particles that require no cementation to hold together?
Shale
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.
Is sand bigger than clay?
Yes, clay particles are very small, smaller than sand particles.
How do you separate small clay particles and water?
Just ley the water evaporate and the clay particles will be left over
What kind of soil can be eroded easily?
each kind be identified by the size of its particles,by its texture and by tests together as strongly as clay and ar mor easily eroded by water and wind than clay.
