Practice mode Soil Science

In what is humic acid soluble?

Correct answer B. Alkali

Explanation

Humic acid is defined by its solubility: it dissolves in dilute alkali such as sodium hydroxide but precipitates when the extract is acidified, which separates it from fulvic acid.

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