Question

The sumple of soil from a particular place was tested for its pH value. It came out to be 5. Name the chemical which should be added to the soil to make it suitable for the
plant growth?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Generally the optimum pH range for plant growth is from 5.5 to 7. Calcium chloride is a neutral salt, so its addition will not have any effect. Calcium Hydroxide is a strong base and Calcium oxide is a basic oxide. So their suitable addition will take the pH from 5 to the optimum range of 5.5-7.