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Vinegar Watering Experiment: Why Wheat Sprouts Grew Then Died

Jasmine watered one wheat sprout with vinegar, one with water. Vinegar plant grew briefly then disintegrated. Asks why it grew at first.

Expert Answer: Grocery vinegar is diluted. Initially, soil filtered it so sprouts absorbed only water. After a few days, acidity built up and poisoned the sprouts. Successful experiment!

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