Measurement of Soil Acidity and Alkalinity by Using a Colour Chart

Necessary Materials:

(a) Blotting paper

(b) White porcelain pot

(c) Wooden spatula

(d) Glass rod, dropper, bottle

(e) Bromothymol blue

(f) Color chart

(g) Chlorophenol red

(h) Paper, pen, etc.

Procedure:

1. Take some soil from the sample and place it on absorbent paper using a spatula.

2. Add 3-4 drops of bromothymol blue to the soil sample.

3. Leave the sample for 3-4 minutes and gently shake the absorbent paper.

4. Pour the liquid indicator from the absorbent paper into a white porcelain container.

5. Compare the color of the indicator on the porcelain bowl with the color chart to determine the soil’s pH.

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