Practice Formation of Clay Minerals - 7 | 7. Formation of Clay Minerals | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What are the two basic structural units that form soil minerals?

💡 Hint: Think about the shapes formed by silicon and aluminum.

Question 2

Easy

Name one common two-layer clay mineral.

💡 Hint: Consider a mineral that does not swell.

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Question 1

What is the primary structural unit of silicate minerals?

  • Octahedral unit
  • Tetrahedral unit
  • Cubical unit

💡 Hint: Remember the central component surrounded by oxygen.

Question 2

True or False: Gibbsite sheets are formed from tetrahedral units.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider which type of unit the gibbsite structure consists of.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze and discuss the implications of clay mineralogy on agricultural practices. Provide an example where soil type affects crop yield.

💡 Hint: Consider how the behavior of different clay types influences farmer decisions.

Question 2

Compare and contrast the properties of kaolinite and montmorillonite, focusing on their structural differences and real-world implications for soil health.

💡 Hint: Think about how their structural composition dictates their environmental behavior.

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