In the soil, which of the separates are associated with significant chemical activity?
A) sand
B) silt
C) clay
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

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Clay particles have a high surface area to volume ratio, which makes them highly reactive chemically. They are capable of adsorbing and exchanging nutrients, ions, and water, which makes them an important component of soil fertility. Sand and silt particles have relatively inert surfaces and do not contribute much to soil chemistry.

In the Soil, Which of the Separates Are Associated with Significant