Salts in Agriculture and Food Preservation
Chemistry ⇒ Acids, Bases, and Salts
Salts in Agriculture and Food Preservation starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how the use of salt in cheese making helps preserve the cheese.
Describe one way in which calcium chloride is used in agriculture.
Describe the effect of salt on the water activity of food.
Describe the role of potassium nitrate in food preservation.
Explain how the use of ammonium sulfate as a fertilizer affects soil pH.
Explain how the use of salt in pickling helps preserve vegetables.
Explain the term 'soil salinization' and its impact on agriculture.
Explain why excessive use of fertilizers can harm the environment.
Which of the following is a double salt used as a fertilizer? (1) Potash alum (2) Ammonium nitrate (3) Potassium chloride (4) Sodium chloride
Which of the following is a potential health risk of consuming foods preserved with high amounts of salt? (1) High blood pressure (2) Low blood sugar (3) Anemia (4) Dehydration
Which of the following is NOT a function of salts in food preservation? (1) Inhibiting microbial growth (2) Enhancing flavor (3) Increasing water content (4) Drawing out moisture
Which of the following is NOT a salt used in agriculture? (1) Ammonium nitrate (2) Potassium chloride (3) Sodium nitrite (4) Calcium sulfate
Fill in the blank: __________ is a salt used to prevent the growth of Clostridium botulinum in canned foods.
Fill in the blank: The chemical formula for common salt is __________.
Fill in the blank: The chemical formula for potassium chloride is __________.
Fill in the blank: The main component of Epsom salt is __________.
True or False: Excessive use of chemical fertilizers can lead to soil salinity.
True or False: Nitrates and nitrites are used in food preservation to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
True or False: Salts can be used to control the osmotic pressure in food preservation.
True or False: Salts can be used to correct soil acidity or alkalinity.
