Question

Explain how knowledge of acids/bases and neutralization can apply to the treatment of soil acidification

Answer 1

Explanation:

If soil consists of more acidic nature then, it does not allow plant growth.

In that situation, treat the soil with (anti-acid which is nothing but) base.

When an acid reacts with a base, a neutralization reaction takes place and salt and water are formed in this reaction.

The equation is shown below:

acid+base-> salt +water

For example, if the soil has more sulphuric acid traces then, it should be treated with lime.

$H_2SO_4(aq)+Ca(OH)_2(aq)->CaSO_4(aq)+2H_2O(l)$