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The soil in a field in highly acidic. List any two materials which can be added to this soil to reduce its acidity. Give the reason for your choice.

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(i) Lime (CaO) calcium oxide is added to neutralise its acidity.
(ii) Chalk `(CaCO_(3))` calcium carbonate can also be added to neutralise its acidity. This is because both CaO and `CaCO_(3)` are basic in nature which neutralise acid present in soil.
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