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The pH of soil A is 7.5 while that of soil B is 4.5. Which of the two soils should be treated with powdered chalk to adjust its pH and why?

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The pH of soil A is 7.5 while that of soil B is 4.5. Which of the two soils should be treated with powdered chalk to adjust its pH and why?

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answered Jan 15, 2018 by faiz (82,347 points) ● 6 ● 6 ● 11
selected Jan 25, 2018 by Vikash Kumar
 
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Soil B having pH 4.5 should be treated with powdered chalk to adjust its pH. Soil B is too acidic. Its acidity can be reduced by adding powdered chalk (CaCO3), which is a base.

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