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Cation exchange

The process by which cations in soil solution are swapped with those held on negatively charged soil particles like clay and organic matter.

Related terms

  • Soil

    The upper layer of earth consisting of mineral particles, organic matter, water, and air, essential for plant growth and ecosystems.

  • Solution

    A homogeneous liquid mixture in soil, typically referring to soil water with dissolved ions.

  • Clay

    Soil particles smaller than 0.002 mm in diameter, known for high surface area, water-holding ability, and plasticity. Also used as a soil textural class.

  • Organic matter

    All organic material in soil, from fresh residues to stable humus, crucial for fertility and structure.

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