Why Are Anionic Nutrients Generally Mobile in Soils, and Thus

question 37

Multiple Choice

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 are more readily taken up by plant roots.
• D) Anions are repelled from the surfaces of living roots.

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