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Give Reasons for the Following Observations : a Delta is Formed at the Meeting Point of Sea Water and River Water. - Chemistry

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Give reasons for the following observations :

 A delta is formed at the meeting point of sea water and river water.

Solution

 When river water (a colloidal solution of clay) comes in contact with sea water (rich in electrolytes), the clay coagulates from the colloidal solution and starts depositing leading to the formation of delta over time.

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