Amorphous Minerals Quiz

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What is the main difference between allophane and humus?

  • Allophane is crystalline, while humus is amorphous
  • Allophane is soluble in water, while humus is insoluble
  • Allophane has a variable charge depending on soil acidity, while humus has a high cation exchange capacity (correct)
  • Allophane is a product of plant and animal remains, while humus is a mixture of silica and alumina

What contributes to the charge of allophane and other amorphous minerals?

  • Silica and alumina
  • Carbon atoms
  • Hydroxyl ions (OH-) (correct)
  • Iron oxide

Where are allophane and similar clays commonly found?

  • In soils forming from volcanic ash (correct)
  • In mountainous regions
  • In clay-rich riverbeds
  • In sandy desert soils

What is the primary composition of humus colloids?

<p>Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance is nearly insoluble in water but mostly soluble in dilute alkali solutions?

<p>Humus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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