Question 40
In this task you will test a soil sample to find the pH.
You will need: 2 test tubes, a beaker of water, a filter funnel, filter paper, universal indicator, a sample of soil.
1. Take a sample of soil in a test tube and add some water.
2. Shake the tube.
3. Filter the mixture in the tube.
4. Add a few drops of universal indicator to the filtrate. (The filtrate is the liquid that comes through the filter paper.)
5. Record your results.
Use books or the internet to find out what sort of plants will grow well in this type of soil.
You will need: 2 test tubes, a beaker of water, a filter funnel, filter paper, universal indicator, a sample of soil.
1. Take a sample of soil in a test tube and add some water.
2. Shake the tube.
3. Filter the mixture in the tube.
4. Add a few drops of universal indicator to the filtrate. (The filtrate is the liquid that comes through the filter paper.)
5. Record your results.
Use books or the internet to find out what sort of plants will grow well in this type of soil.
