What is the pH of the soil ?

Activity 2.12 Explanation

Activity- Put about 2 g soil in a test tube and add 5 ml water to it.
 Shake the contents of the test tube.
 Filter the contents and collect the filtrate in a test tube.
 Check the pH of this filtrate with the help of universal indicator paper.
 What can you conclude about the ideal soil pH for the growth of plants in your region?
Conclusion: The best pH value range for soil is approximately 6 to 7 as this is the range in which most
nutrients can be readily available.