The pH of Soil (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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On the pH scale, what value represents neutral?
On the pH scale, what value represents neutral?
7
What type of water must be used when testing soil pH?
What type of water must be used when testing soil pH?
Deionised water
What is the filtrate?
What is the filtrate?
Liquid passing through filter paper
How many drops of universal indicator should be added to the filtrate?
How many drops of universal indicator should be added to the filtrate?
2-3 drops
If the soil solution turns yellow, what does this indicate?
If the soil solution turns yellow, what does this indicate?
Moderately acidic soil (pH 5-6)
Why is filtration essential in this experiment?
Why is filtration essential in this experiment?
To remove solid particles
What are Irish soils commonly like due to high rainfall?
What are Irish soils commonly like due to high rainfall?
Acidic
What treatment is needed for acidic soils to raise pH for crops like barley and wheat?
What treatment is needed for acidic soils to raise pH for crops like barley and wheat?
Lime application
What does each unit on the pH scale represent?
What does each unit on the pH scale represent?
A 10-fold change
Universal indicator changes colour based on what in the soil solution?
Universal indicator changes colour based on what in the soil solution?
Hydrogen ion concentration