Chemistry · Group 13 to Group 18 Elements
Bentonite, a clay of alumina-silica, is dropped from aeroplanes in the form of a
Bentonite, a clay of alumina-silica, is dropped from aeroplanes in the form of a slurry with water for the purpose of:
- A. cooling the soil
- B. fertilizing the soil
- C. fumigation of plants
- D. spreading water over fires
Step-by-step solution
Bentonite is a clay that absorbs and retains water. When mixed with water, it forms a slurry that can be dropped from aircraft to coat and suppress wildfires, helping water adhere to fuels and reduce evaporation.
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