Yes, because limestone neutralize acetic acid.
Ammonia, which is basic, would raise pH. Vinegar, coffee and lemon juice are all acidic and would cause pH to be lower.
Adding vinegar to anything will only serve to lower the pH not raise it (acidic substances are of lower pH and alkaline substances have a higher pH).Bee stings are acidic and treatment of them requires the neutralisation of the venom by raising it to neutral.
lower PH
Limestone typically has a pH of around 8-9, making it slightly alkaline. When limestone comes into contact with water, it can raise the pH of the water due to the release of calcium carbonate.
Maalox, an antacid, can raise the pH of vinegar due to its alkaline properties. When Maalox is added to vinegar, it neutralizes the acidity of the vinegar, resulting in an increase in pH. The extent of the pH change will depend on the amount of Maalox added and the initial pH of the vinegar.
From what I know, limestone is alkali, and high pH water would not weather alkali things. For the case of limestone, it might even make the limestone bigger (think so).
It adds calcium to the soil and helps raise the pH for more acidic soils.
Limestone can help balance soil pH by reducing acidity, which can benefit many plants. However, excessive use of limestone can raise pH too high, making it less favorable for some acid-loving plants. It's important to test soil pH before adding limestone to determine appropriate application rates.
Vinegar does not have a pH above 7. Most vinegars have a pH of about 2.5 -3.5.
Yes, baking soda is a basic compound (pH above 7) so it can help raise the pH of a solution rather than lower it. If you need to lower the pH, you would typically use an acidic compound like lemon juice or vinegar.
Temperature can affect the pH of vinegar by influencing the rate of chemical reactions in the solution. Higher temperatures can increase the rate of reactions, potentially affecting the equilibrium between acidic and basic components in vinegar and thus the pH. However, the overall impact of temperature on pH may vary depending on the specific conditions and concentrations of the components in the vinegar solution.
I would imagine that it often neutralises the pH of the vinegar