← 2.2 Acids, Bases and Indicators
Soil acidity and lime
Integrated Science · Grade 7 · about 40 minutes
Some Kenyan soils are too acidic for good crops. Agricultural lime is a base that reduces that acidity. Test, then lime. Link to Agriculture.
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- Physical properties of acids
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- Uses of bases
- Indicators and antacids
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- Waste, safety and appreciation