Question

a sample of fully saturated clay weighs 1350 g in its natural state and 975 g after drying. what is the natural water content of the soil

Answer 1

The soil has a percentage of water by mass of 27.8 %.

Step-by-step explanation:

Keeping in mind that

• Mass of Clay = Mass of water + Mass of Dry Soil

we can calculate the mass of water:

• 1350 g = Mass of Water + 975 g

• Mass of Water = 375 g

We can then calculate the mass percentage of water in the soil:

• 375 / 1350 * 100% = 27.8 %