Chemistry
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Question

What is calcium hydroxide used for? 

  1. To increase the pH of acidic soil.
  2. To remove impurities from water.
  3. To oxidize gunpowder.
  4. To fertilize soil.

Hint:

Calcium hydroxide are basic in nature.

The correct answer is: To increase the pH of acidic soil.


    • Oxides of alkaline earth metals are basic oxides.
    • Basic oxides pH ranges above 7.
    • Hence, calcium hydroxide used to increase pH of acidic soil.

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