Archaeologists studying ancient textiles often struggle to recover organic fibers, which decay rapidly in typical soil conditions. However, when silk is buried in close proximity to bronze or copper artifacts, a process known as mineralization can occur. Soluble metal ions from the corroding artifacts gradually infiltrate the organic fibers, replacing the protein structure with durable metal salts while preserving the textile's fine microstructural details. Consequently, these metallic pseudomorphs allow researchers to study weave patterns and textile technologies from eras whose organic remains have otherwise completely vanished.
Which choice best states the main idea of the text?
- AOrganic fibers typically decay rapidly in soil, making them difficult for archaeologists to recover.
- The chemical interaction between organic fibers and corroding metal artifacts can preserve the structural details of ancient textiles that would otherwise decay.Cevap
- CSoluble metal ions protect bronze and copper artifacts from corroding when they are wrapped in silk textiles.
- DChemical reactions between organic materials and metal objects are the primary means of reconstructing ancient technological history.
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The correct answer is that the chemical interaction between organic fibers and corroding metal artifacts can preserve the structural details of ancient textiles that would otherwise decay.
The correct option accurately states that the chemical interaction between organic fibers and corroding metal artifacts (mineralization) preserves the structural details of textiles that would otherwise decay. The passage explains that while organic fibers decay quickly, metal ions replacing their structure preserves details of the weave patterns.
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