Why are anionic nutrients generally mobile in soils, and thus easily leached, while cationic nutrients are relatively immobile?

A) Anions readily form crystals while cations do not
B) Cations interact with clay particles and organic materials
C) Cations have a stronger tendency to aggregate
D) Anions are repelled from the surfaces of living roots


Answer: B

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