Because it is a safe chemical that reduces amounts of acid and works as a fertiliser? Also, why do farmers have to be careful not to use too much? And if you know, what is slaked lime more commonly know as? Thank you!
2007-01-17 05:04:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
lime neutralizes overly acidic soils. if you use too much it can cause the soil to become overly alkaline.Slaked lime is the common term for Calcium Hydroxide.
2007-01-17 05:10:46 · answer #1 · answered by mickey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is mainly used to reduce the acidity like you said. If you use too much you can overshoot the mark and make it alkali.
Slaked lime is the alkali Calcium Hydroxide. Its how Nair works.
2007-01-17 05:10:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
All the limestone used is no good for us caving types.
2007-01-17 05:15:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lime is a basic, so adding it reduces acidity
2016-03-29 01:44:16 · answer #4 · answered by Cindy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋