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quick lime or slaked lime is added to acidic soil
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Is manure added when the soil is too acidic?
no
Which substance is used in the neutralization of acidic soil?
For example calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
What is the color of marigold flower indicator when acidic substance is added to it?
No color change is there...
Why farmers add slaked lime to acidic soils?
Calcium Hydroxide (or Slaked Lime) is a strong base (as are all metal hydroxides, oxides, and carbonates) A Base is a substance with a pH of 8 or more. When an acid and a base react, the result is that a salt and water is formed. This also has the effect of neutralising a substance (giving it a pH of 7 or closer to 7) So slaked lime is added in order to reduce the acidity of the soil
Why do farmers sometimes add slaked lime to acidic soil?
Many plants do not do as well in acidic soil. The lime makes the soil less acidic, or even basic.
How does alkali help to treat acidic soil?
A soil is acidic because there are compounds within it which dissolve in water to form an acid. An acid is defined as a substance which readily gives out protons to oter molecules. An alkali is the converse, in that it is a proton acceptor and readily takes on protons. Treating an acidic soil with an alkali would neutralise the soil, and so the soil would become less acidic. If enough alkali is added, the soil will become neutral, and it will become alkaline if even more alkali is added.
Is manure added when the soil is too acidic?
no
What is the colour of lime that is added to sweeten soil?
The lime added to sweeten the soil is usually white limestone. It makes soil less acidic.
Which substance is used in the neutralization of acidic soil?
For example calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
What is the color of marigold flower indicator when acidic substance is added to it?
No color change is there...
Why farmers add slaked lime to acidic soils?
Calcium Hydroxide (or Slaked Lime) is a strong base (as are all metal hydroxides, oxides, and carbonates) A Base is a substance with a pH of 8 or more. When an acid and a base react, the result is that a salt and water is formed. This also has the effect of neutralising a substance (giving it a pH of 7 or closer to 7) So slaked lime is added in order to reduce the acidity of the soil
What happens when acidic substances are added to water?
When an acidic substance is added to water, it forms an acid. Examples of this kind of chemical reaction include: Sulfur Dioxide + Water --> Sulfurous Acid SO2 + H2O --> H2SO3
What is added to soil to lower the pH What is added to soil if the pH is too low?
To lower the pH of soil, acidic materials are added such as sulfur, iron sulfate, or aluminum sulfate. If the pH is too low, or too acidic, lime or dolomite can be added to raise the pH and make the soil more alkaline.
Why is it important for soil to be acidic?
soil
What is a substance like manure added to soil to make it more productive?
mixture of nitrates
Is marshland soil acidic or basic?
Acidic
Is neborhood soil acidic?
yes it is acidic
