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Why do plants tend to grow better in a solution that is slightly acidic than one that is neutral?
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Which is a better electrolyte salt or epsom salts?
The water solution of magnesium sulfate is not acidic.
What is the chemical solution for hydronium?
The chemical formula for hydronium is H3O+. It is formed when an extra proton (H+) attaches to a water molecule (H2O). Hydronium is an important species in acidic solutions.
What is pH of peanuts?
Soil pH may be acidic, neutral, or alkaline. The further the pH is below 7.0, the more acidic the soil is. The higher the pH is above 7.0, the more alkaline the soil. Many plants prefer a range from a slightly acidic 5.5 through the more neutral readings of 6.0-6.5. Peanuts tolerate acidic and neutral soils. They've been known to handle soil pHs as acidic as 4.7. But they're legumes, and therefore nitrogen fixers. In other words, they can process nitrogen that's present but inaccessible in the soil, into nitrogen that's soluble and therefore available. And so peanuts are better off in a soil whose pH tends more towards the legume and nitrogen friendly range of 6.0-6.5. At that range, all of the 17-18 nutrients within healthy soil are available for intake.
Why alka-seltzer in vinegar produces more bubbles than alka-seltzer in water?
Because vinegar is acidic and water neutral, alka-seltzer will produce a better reaction in vinegar. This is because the alka-seltzer is basic with a ph of approx. 9.2 and vinegar is acidic with around 4 I think. Water has a ph of 7 making it neutral, and the higher the difference in numbers on ph scale, the bigger reaction(provided one is acidic(below 7) and one is basic(above 7)).
Does digestive enzymes in a lysosome work best in a neutral than a basic?
These enzymes function best in a acidic environment, with a pH of about 4.5. So the answer is yes, they would function better in a neutral environment of a pH of 7 (like in the cytosol of a cell). Where than in a basic environment these enzymes, which are proteins, would most likely denature and not be functional. -First year unniversity student
Why do plants tend to grow better in a solution that is slightly acidic to a neutral?
acid speeds off proccess
Is bubble bath an alkaline or acid?
It can be either depending on what ingredients are used. Generally, a bubble bath should have a pH of 7 or slightly lower, meaning neutral or slightly acidic which is gentler on the skin and hair as well as better for cleaning (i.e. dissolving) purposes.
How does pH paper provide better information to a scientist about unfamiliar or unknown solution?
pH paper is of extreme importance to a scientist who is working with an unfimiliar chemical or solution. pH paper tells whether the object is acidic, alkali (basic), or neutral. If red pH paper turns blue when dipped into a solution, it means the solution is an alkali. If blue pH paper turns red when dipped in a solution, it means it's acidic. and if neither the red nor blue pH paper turns any color, its neutral. A scientist who wants to combine a solution with something must know whether it's acidic, alkali, or neutral so as to not have an uncontrolled reaction. When acids mix with bases, it usually means an explosion or some kind of reaction.
Is tonic water an acid or a base?
Pure water is considered neutral, as it is found at "7" on the pH scale. Ideally bottled water would be neither an acid, nor a base. However, most bottled water is actually slightly acidic (pH 6.0-6.5). The reason bottlers do this is that their research shows that people like the tasty of slightly acidic water better than the taste of truly neutral water.
Are acidic solutions good or poor conductors of electricity?
Strong acids in solution are better conductors than weak acids in solution, and both are better than pure water.
How fast does hydrogen peroxide solution break down?
This depends on a variety of factors such as temperature, the strength of the hydrogen peroxide solution and the presence or not of a catalyst, like manganese dioxide or silver. Acidic solutions also exhibit better stability. So, a slightly acidic and weak solution of hydrogen peroxide, stored in a cool place, will break down the slowest. Hydrogen peroxide decomposes to form water and oxygen, liberating heat in the process.
Which is a better electrolyte salt or epsom salts?
The water solution of magnesium sulfate is not acidic.
Is alkaline toothpaste better than neutral toothpaste?
yes, because toothpaste is supposed to neutralise the acid attacks you get when you eat acidic foods and neutral toothpaste doesn't neutralise your mouth enough.
What do farmers do if their farmsoil is too acidic?
spray the field with alkali fluids to lower the pH close to neutral to produce better crop growth
What range is acidic?
0-6 is acid, 7 is neutral, and 8- 14 is base! I hope you understand the pH scale better with my help! :)
Rye bread is it better for body pH?
Although it is slightly acidic (around ph 6.75), rye bread is much better than white bread (ph 5.5) which is among the most acidic foods on the acid-alkaline food scale.
How are universal indicators useful to scientist?
An Universal Indictator is more helpful because it shows the exact amount of acidity. Other indictators (example the red and blue litmus) just indicates whether or not the solution is acidic. The universal indicator gives you a specific color to which you can match a pH number therefore, telling you how acidic the soultion is.
