Which of the following is used to test for the presence of lime in a soil sample?

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Biology - 2005 Subject: Biology

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Which of the following is used to test for the presence of lime in a soil sample?
Answer Details
The correct answer is HCl(aq). When HCl(aq) is added to a soil sample containing lime, a reaction occurs that produces carbon dioxide gas. The presence of carbon dioxide gas indicates the presence of lime in the soil sample. Therefore, HCl(aq) is used to test for the presence of lime in a soil sample.

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