Practice mode Soil Science

With continued application, which fertiliser leaves the greatest residual acidity in soil?

Correct answer A. Ammonium sulphate

Explanation

Ammonium sulphate releases hydrogen ions when its ammonium is nitrified and adds sulphate as a strong acid anion, giving it the highest acidity equivalent of common nitrogen fertilisers.

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