Question

acidic soil is treated with a base and basic soil is treated with organic matter.explain
why?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Acidic soil is treated with a base and basic soil is treated with organic matter.This is so because to make the soil neutral.

If its highly acidic or highly basic,no crops will be grown.

So the soil is neutralized.

Acid + base --> salt+water (neutral)

Answer 2

Answer:

soil acidification is a natural process that is accelerated by acid produced in soil by most nitrogen fertilizer. soil organic matter slow down acidification and buffer the soil pH because it holds the acid hydrogen tightly by enhancing bacterial activity.