lime is added to the lakes that have beem effected by acid rain it works because the lime does what?

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lime is added to the lakes that have beem effected by acid rain it works because the lime does what?

2007-10-03 07:39:49 · 4 answers · asked by peachmelba 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science

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The lime is a base that neutralizes the acid in the rain.

2007-10-03 07:47:14 · answer #1 · answered by loser 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Agricultural lime (crushed limestone, not the citrus fruit) balances the acidity from the acid rain and restores it to a normal pH.

2007-10-03 14:44:16 · answer #2 · answered by backwardsinheels 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Because lime is alkaline, it neutralises the acidity of the water in the lake. It is important to test the pH of the water regularly to ensure that it is not over-neutralised. A pH of 7 is neutral.

2007-10-03 14:45:19 · answer #3 · answered by Michael B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

what they said

2007-10-03 14:47:24 · answer #4 · answered by OC Boarder 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋