Clay minerals may have their strength lessened by water ___________________.
A) adsorbed to the exterior of clays,thus spreading the grains apart
B) absorbed between the interlayer sheets,with resultant expansion
C) none of these are correct
D) both adsorbed to the exterior of clays,thus spreading the grains apart and absorbed between the interlayer sheets,with resultant expansion
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