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CSEC Chemistry · January 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 7(b)(ii)

Cotton grows well in high pH soil. Lime is sometimes added to soil to help cotton grow.

What is the effect of lime on the acidity of a soil?

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  1. 7(a)(i)Suggest which bag of fertiliser (A, B or C) the farmers should use to solve the problems encountered in Scenario 1 and Scenario 2 above.[7 marks]
  2. 7(a)(ii)Provide a suitable explanation for your selection in EACH case.[1 mark]
  3. 7(b)(i)Write the chemical formula for lime.[1 mark]
  4. 7(b)(iii)Write a balanced ionic equation to illustrate the action of lime on soil.[2 marks]
  5. 7(b)(iv)A cotton farmer recognizes that his soil needs more nitrogen, and lime, so he adds an ammonium fertiliser and lime to the soil at the same time. Explain how…[4 marks]

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