Cation a has a + 3 charge and is small. cation b has a + 1 charge and is large. which is more likely to occupy negatively charged sites on a clay mineral given equal concentrations in solution? cation a cation b they are the same

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Maverick Malone

17 May, 13:43

Cation a has a + 3 charge and is small. cation b has a + 1 charge and is large. which is more likely to occupy negatively charged sites on a clay mineral given equal concentrations in solution? cation a cation b they are the same

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Kamila Dominguez · Answer 1

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Sandra Lara · Answer 2

Correct Answer: Cation - A

Given that both the cations, cation-A and cation - B have the same concentrations.

Charge on cation-A is + 3, while charge on cation - B is + 1. Cations with higher charge can easily substitute those present on the clay minerals. Cations with higher charge have a greater affinity for the negatively charged sites present on the clay mineral. So, cation - A with a charge of + 3 is more likely to occupy the anionic sites on the clay mineral.