Type of cations on the exchange complex

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Questions:

1. What factors determine the amount and type of cations on the exchange complex?

2. Generally speaking, highly productive agriculture is possible only on soils of moderate to high CEC. Explain why.

3. What effect does soil CEC have on the relative loss of cations and anions by leaching?

4. Discuss the difference between an "exchangeable" and a "fixed" cation.

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