Of the silicate clays, smectite has the least tendency to expand ...

[ssal]

Of the silicate clays, smectite has the least tendency to expand upon wetting and shrink upon drying.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

While kaolinite particles are larger than those of other major silicate clays, the surface area of kaolinite per kilogram is much smaller than that of the 2:1 type minerals.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

[bbburns21]

Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

TRUE

[ssal]

Excellent

[Laurenleakan]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it