Q683
True density of most mineral soils is usually
A.
1.35 g/cm3
B.
1.65 g/cm3
C.
2.65 g/cm3
AnswerD.
3.5 g/cm3
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
True density is the quotient of mass over the volume of a sample, without considering pores in the material.
The true density of normal mineral soil is 2.65 grams per cubic centimeter. However, it can be as high as 3 g/cm3 for very dense particles and as low as 0.9 g/cm3 for organic particles.