Q2
Sources of negative charges on silicate clays is/are
A.
Exposed crystal edges
B.
Isomorphus substitution
C.
Anion exchange
D.
All of these
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Silicate clay is the electro-microscopic clay mineral, which a diameter of fewer than 2 microns.The sources of negative charges on silicate clays are due to exposed crystal edges, Isomorphus substitution and anion exchange.