Question: Two soils both have pHs = 5.5 and BS = 60%; soil A has a CEC = 3 cmol(+)/kg, while soil B has a CEC
- Two soils both have pHs = 5.5 and BS = 60%; soil A has a CEC = 3 cmol(+)/kg, while soil B has a CEC of 7 cmol(+)/kg.
- Calculate how much acidity (H + Al, exchangeable acidity) is held by these two soils, assuming that exch. acids + bases = CEC.
Since this acidity is in equilibrium with the solution, it has to be neutralized by lime in order to raise the pH.
- Which soil do you think would take more lime to reach a target pH = 6.5?
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