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Question 1
_________ cannot be used as a dispersing agent in preparing soil suspension
A. Sodium oxide
B. Sodium polyphosphate
C. Sodium oxalate
D. Sodium silicate
Question 2
___________ is the process of removal of organic matter and calcium compounds in the dispersion method.
A. Sedimentation
B. Pretreatment
C. Evaporation
D. consolidation
Question 3
_________ method is used as a standard sedimentation method than hydrometer in a laboratory
A. hydrometer
B. Sieve
C. Pipette
D. Sedimentation analysis method
Question 4
To have a proper dispersion of the soil, Deflocculating agent is used as a?
A. Calgon
B. Mechanical agent
C. Dispersing agent
D. None of the above
Question 5
The soil is treated with _______ to remove organic matter.
A. hydrogen peroxide
B. Sodium oxalate
C. Hydrochloric acid
D. Sodium silicate
Question 6
In pipette analysis apparatus, the water outlet is present at __________
A. Top
B. Bottom
C. Slightly above bottom
D. Mid
Question 7
The recommended time interval for the drainage in pipette analysis is __________
A. 2,4,6,12,20 and 30 min
B. 1,8,16,24 min
C. 24,30,34,40,46 min
D. 1/2,1,2,4,8,15, and 30 min
Question 8
Which of the following is not a disadvantage, in using the pipette method for sedimentation analysis?
A. The apparatus is very simple
B. The method of process is simple
C. Requires very accurate weight
D. It requires more time
Question 9
Sodium hexametaphosphate, which is used in preparing soil suspension is also called as?
A. Deflocculating agent
B. Calgon
C. Aggregate
D. None of the above
Question 10
The dispersing agents that are mixed with soil particle act as a cementing soluble to withhold the particles present.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Can be true or false
D. Can not say