Which of the following is not a common use of gypsum? a. wallboard/drywall for homes b. a primary ingredient for toothpaste c. surgical splints and casts d. pH reducing agent for acidic soils

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15 May, 16:57

Which of the following is not a common use of gypsum? a. wallboard/drywall for homes b. a primary ingredient for toothpaste c. surgical splints and casts d. pH reducing agent for acidic soils

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Mike Reese · Answer 1

pH reducing agent for acidic soils

Explanation:

Gypsum is not used to reduce soil pH because it will displace the soil H + but there's no means of extracting the H from the soil. So the pH of the soil remains the same.