(Cl; 23-142) As is known, the thermal decomposition of alpha. alumina trihydrate leads, by partial decomposition, to an activated alumina characterized by a large specific surface which imparts to it remarkable adsorbent properties. The specific surface of the dehydrated product depends on its water content.
First things first; decide whether you will use double or single quotation marks for the initial quote. If you use single quotations marks, then you should use double quotation marks for a quote within a quote. If you use double quotation marks, then you should use single quotation marks for a quote within a quote. For example: When I say 'immediately,' I mean some time before August, said the manager.
Using APA Style. 1  1. Use a block quote for a quotation 40 words or longer. 2  2. Place a colon after the text that immediately precedes the block quote. 3  3. Start the block quote on its own line.  4. Do not use quote marks around the block 1  quote. 5. Indent the block quote to .5 inch (1.3 cm). This is the same as a regular paragraph  tab.