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What do the Latin word 'sesqui' mean in relation to sesquioxides?
One and one-half times
What is the solubility of sesquioxides compared to primary minerals after extensive leaching?
Lower solubility
What are sesquioxides?
Mixtures of aluminum hydroxide and iron oxide
Do iron and aluminum oxide clays swell?
No, they do not swell
Which of the following is an example of iron oxide common in soils?
Goethite (Fe2O3.H2O)
Learn about the formation of iron and aluminum oxide clays through extensive leaching and weathering of minerals in humid warm climates. Understand the composition and characteristics of sesquioxide clays.
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