Generally,an ion with a ________ positive charge and ________ size will bind most strongly to a soil particle.
A)greater; smaller
B)smaller; larger
C)smaller; smaller
D)greater; larger

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A higher positive charge indicates a higher affinity for negative charges on soil particles, and a smaller size allows the ion to get closer to the soil particle surface and interact more strongly with it.

Generally,an Ion with a ________ Positive Charge and ________ Size

Generally,an Ion with a Positive Charge and Size