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| When it comes to checking whether the water is acidic or alkaline in nature, one has to check the pH of water. If the pH of water is less than 7, then the water is acidic, while if the pH is more than 7, it is alkaline in nature. Usually when water is acidic, it is corrosive and not potable.More... |
It is summer now and this is the time to cool yourself down with a soft drink. In fact, soft drinks are so popular in the US that some studies have shown that nearly 57 percent to 85 percent of school going children drinks a minimum of one can of soda per day. The average consumption of soft drinks among American teenagers is 12 cans of soda and each can is of 12 ounces.More...
How Does Soft Drink Acidity Affect Different Metals ?
Soft drinks are ubiquitously present everywhere. Whether it is a vending machine or a supermarket checkout, it is one item that is displayed most prominently. Also, signboards and television advertisements keep reinforcing how soft drinks are the one and only drink to quench thirst. Therefore, it is very difficult not to pick up a soft drink when you are feeling thirsty.More...
Different plants require different acidity of the soil in order to flourish. There are many plants that are highly sensitive to the pH of soil. For instance, plants like rhododendron and heather cannot tolerate alkaline soil, while plants like clematis thrive in alkaline soil.More...
How To Increase Soil Acidity ?
Soil all over the world has a pH, which can either make it alkaline or acidic in nature. A soil that has pH less than 7 is acidic soil, while a soil that has pH of more than 7 is considered to alkaline soil. 7 is considered to be neutral pH. Some areas have naturally occurring acidic soils because they receive higher amounts of rain, which leaches away the minerals leaving behind acidic elements.More...
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