The ability of certain soil particles to transfer mineral ions between their surfaces and the soil solution is referred to as
A)soil acidity.
B)soil alkalinity.
C)colloidal action.
D)cation-exchange capacity.
E)soil consistence

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The ability of soil particles to transfer mineral ions between their surfaces and the soil solution is known as cation-exchange capacity. This is because the soil particles can exchange cations (positively charged ions) with other cations in the soil solution.

The Ability of Certain Soil Particles to Transfer Mineral Ions