Which of the following is not a property of soil clay?

A) It occurs as thin laminar sheets.
B) It is made primarily of silt.
C) It is colloidal in size.
D) Many chemical reactions occur on its surfaces.
E) It is able to hold water to itself.


Answer: B

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