Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · The characteristic properties of acids and bases

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

What is the reason for a farmer adding lime (calcium oxide) to soil?

  • Ato act as a fertiliser
  • Bto kill pests
  • Cto make the soil less acidic
  • Dto make the soil less alkaline

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