CH-1019
Neutralisation
Chemistry · Secondary 4 · Hard · Neutralisation
A farmer wants to reduce the acidity of soil using calcium carbonate and also add ammonium sulfate fertiliser. Why should these not be added to the soil at the same time?
- The mixture makes the soil too acidic for plant growth.
- The mixture makes the soil too alkaline for plant growth.
- The reaction produces toxic sulfur dioxide gas.
- The reaction releases ammonia gas, causing loss of nitrogen.
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