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Q: How would you test a soil if it is acidic or basic?
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Does the litmus paper test determine if an aqueous solution is basic?

Acidic or basic.


How will one can test the soft drink is acidic or basic or neutral?

For one to test whether a soft drink is acidic,neutral or basic, You would have to first know the pH of the drink. Mehtyl orange and phenolphthalene when used in the soft drink will give a precise colour.


What can you do if you have very sour soil?

'Sour' soil is acidic soil. Apply dolomite or garden lime. The amount would vary according to how acidic the soil is. In general, apply about one half to one pound of limestone for every 10 square feet. Test the soil with a pH test kit that are readily available at garden centers and if still too acidic apply more. Most plants like a slightly acid soil just under neutral - 7 on the pH scale. Aim for this unless you are growing plants that prefer more acidic conditions.


How do you change the pH of acidic soils?

To determine the pH of soil, you will need a soil pH tester. After you acquire one, dig a hole in the soil you wish to test and remove any debris. Fill the hole with distilled water (this is important, as you don't want it to affect your results). Insert the tester into the mud and hold the tester in there for about a minute. If your result is a pH of seven, the soil is neutral. If it's above a seven, it indicates basic soil and below a seven indicates acidic soil.


What is used to find out weather the substance is acidic or basic?

A pH test will tell you if it is acidic or basic. A pH test checks for the amount of H+ (hydromium) ions in solution. Higher amount of H+ ions means acidic, and higher amount of OH- means more basic.


Is spit acidic or basic?

test this yourself with litmus paper or pH paper.


What are the different indicators used in the laboratory?

to test if a solution is acidic, alkaline or basic


How would you find nature of gas?

we can test it through litmus paper if the nature of the gas is acidic the litmus will turn red and if it is basic litmus will turn blue.


What type of soil is needed for blackberries?

Moist but free draining acidic soil is the kind of soil which is needed for a blueberry bush (Vacciniumspp).Specifically, a soil analysis test has to place the soil in the pH levels below the neutral range of 6.5 to 7.0. A way of ascertaining the soil pH without such a test is looking for the areas where trees such as the acidic soil-loving white pines (Pinus strobus) fluorish. If the soil pH is not acidic or if lime needs to be added for the well-being of other plants, then the blueberry bush can be started out in a container with ericaceous compost.


What does the litmus test tell about stability of sulfurous acid?

It will tell how acidic or basic (or how stable) sulfurous acid is.


Do camellia bushes like acidic soil?

Yes, most camellia bushes prefer acidic soil with a pH range between 5.0 and 6.0. This helps them absorb nutrients effectively and thrive. It is recommended to perform a soil test before planting to ensure the acidity level is suitable for camellias.


Where can you buy litmus paper?

Litmus paper is used to test how acidic or basic a material is. Because gardeners often want to test the acidity of their soil, you can buy litmus paper in many gardening shops. Of course, it is also available in places that sell science supplies, and readily available from vendors on the internet.