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Add a base/alkali such as calcium carbonate (limestone) to the soil which will neutralise the acidity.
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WHAT ACIDS and alkalis are in treatment of soil?
Well alkalies can be used when acid rain falls on farmland, a limestone powder is put over the field to neutralise the acid.
Why is limestone use to neutralise acid in soil?
Limestone is used to neutrilise acid in soil because. Actually i dont know why. Can someone tell me?
Does alkali neutralise acid?
Yes
What is used to neutralise an acid?
An alkali.
Can ethanoic acid neutralise nitric acid?
NO because it cannot
What do farmers add to the soil to prevent damage for acid rain?
Powdered lime, to neutralise the acid.
WHAT ACIDS and alkalis are in treatment of soil?
Well alkalies can be used when acid rain falls on farmland, a limestone powder is put over the field to neutralise the acid.
Can calcium nitrate be used to neutralise polluted water with acid rain?
No
Why is limestone use to neutralise acid in soil?
Limestone is used to neutrilise acid in soil because. Actually i dont know why. Can someone tell me?
What are the consequences for soil given exposure to rain?
because rain has acid in it it makes the soil have acid in it
When farmers add slaked lime or quick lime to soil?
quicklime, which is an alkali, is placed on the soil to neutralise acid soil and so raise its pH.The soil becomes too acid due to the bacteria which help plants and animals decompose.Why do we need to neutralise soil?Some plants grow better in less acid soilsBacteria, which cause plants to decompose and so fertilize the soil, grow better in less acid soils.
Can calcium oxide be used to neutralise water polluted with acid rain?
No, you need Calcium Carbonate not Calcium Oxide to neutralize the acid.
Why do farmers and gardeners want to neutralise soils?
because the acid in the soil reacts with the air and that gives off minerals and minerals freshen the soil
Why neutralise soil?
water your soil
How do you neutralize soil after fertilized?
To neutralise a sample of soil, you must determine the pH of the soil sample either acidic or alkaline. Add lime (e.g. Limestone) to acidic soil to neutralise it. And add sulphur to alkaline soil which will neutralise it.
What does acid rain to soil?
It diminishes the soil as it contains harmful chemicals.
What affect does acid rain have on vegetation?
Acid rain does a great deal of damage to the soil and standing crops as well.
