Question

the soil in a field is highly acidic. name two materials which can be added to this soil to reduce its acidity. give the reason for your choice.

Answer 1

Answer:

CHALK POWDER AND SODIUM HYDROXIDE CAN BE ADDED> BECAUSE THESE ARE BASES AND CAN NEUTRALISE THE EXCESS ACIDIC SUBSTANCE PRESENT IN THE SOIL

ALSO WE KNOW THAT ACIDS AND BASES REACT TO FORM NEUTRAL SUBSTANCE

SO THE EXCESS ACIDS COULD BE REMOVED MAKING THE SOIL FIT FOR CULTIVATION AND OTHER PURPOSES

Answer 2

Answer:

1:-calcium carbonate{caco3}

2:-calcium hydroxide{ca{oh}2}

the reason is that the calcium carbonate and calcium hydroxide is a base it neutralise the excess acid and make it fertility remains which ultimately make the field safe for acidic nature