Civil Engineering - Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Section 6 (Q.No. 12)
12.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A soil having pH value more than 7 is an acidic soil
A soil having pH value less than 7 is an acidic soil
A soil having pH value more than 7 is an alkaline soil
A soil containing chemicals for the manufacture of portland cement is preferred.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Agha Bilal said:   7 months ago
Both B & C options are Correct.

Mehaboob mondal said:   8 months ago
B & C both are correct.

Aibanshankupar Suiam said:   3 years ago
The pH value from 7.0 to 7.5 is considered neutral. pH value over 7.5 is alkaline.

pH value less than 7.0 is acidic.

Soils with a pH of less than 5.5 are considered strongly acidic.
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MILI said:   3 years ago
You are right, agree with you @Bharat.

Anshul said:   4 years ago
Alkali, or Alkaline, soils are clay soils with high pH (> 8.5).
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Suraj said:   5 years ago
Alkaline soils are characterized by elevated concentrations of exchangeable sodium ion (>15%), free carbonate and bicarbonate, low calcium, high pH value (8.5-10).

ANAGHA said:   6 years ago
BOTH B & C ARE CORRECT.

Arun kumar mangalore said:   7 years ago
Yes agree, C is also the correct answer.

Viru kapoor said:   7 years ago
Both B And C are correct.

Priya said:   7 years ago
B and c are correct.
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