Chemistry · Soil Organic Matter and Humic Substances
Which of the following statements is correct regarding humic and fulvic acids found in soil organic matter?
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- 1Humic acids generally possess a smaller molecular size and lower carbon content than fulvic acids.
- 2Fulvic acids are soluble across all pH ranges, unlike humic acids which precipitate in acidic conditions.✓
- 3Fulvic acids have a lower oxygen content and higher molecular weight than humic acids.
- 4Humic acid is soluble at all pH values, whereas fulvic acid is soluble only at alkaline pH.
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Fulvic acids are soluble across all pH ranges, unlike humic acids which precipitate in acidic conditions.
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