The pH of Soil (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards

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The pH of Soil
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Neutral pH value

7

pH scale measures

Acidity/alkalinity of soil (0-14 scale)

Universal indicator function

Changes colour based on pH levels

Filtrate definition

Liquid passing through filter paper

Why use deionised water for pH test

Avoids affecting natural pH of soil sample

Green colour in pH test means

Neutral soil (pH 7)

Yellow colour in pH test means

Moderately acidic soil (pH 5-6)

Red/orange colour in pH test means

Very acidic soil (pH 1-4)

Blue/purple colour in pH test means

Alkaline soil (pH 8-14)

Why filtration essential in pH test

Removes solid particles interfering with colour observation

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