During a demonstration to investigate a certain property of matter, soil was put in a small container and then dipped in water in a basin....

During a demonstration to investigate a certain property of matter, soil was put in a small container and then dipped in water in a basin. This was to show the presence of
A. Air in water
B. Water in soil
C. Minerals in soil
D. Air in soil.

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The correct answer is D. air in soil.

They pupils would then observe some bubbles which indicates the presence of air in the soil.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on July 30, 2019 at 12:33

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