Why do scientists study the natural world to find solutions to human problems?

Concerning the 10.0 ml of 0.50 m nacl to 100 ml of solution: when a solution is diluted, does it change the number of moles dissolved?

1) in saturated limewater, [h+ ]=3.98x10-13 m. a) find [oh]-/ b) what is the ph? / c) is the solution acidic, basic, or neutral? / 2) in butter, [h+ ]=6.0x10-7 m. a) find [oh]-/ b) what is the ph? / c) is the solution acidic, basic, or neutral? / 3) in peaches, [oh]=3.16x10-11 m a) find [h+ ]/ b) what is the ph? / c) is the solution acidic, basic, or neutral? / 4) during the course of the day, human saliva varies between being acidic and basic. if [oh]=3.16x10-8 m, a) find [h+ ]/ b) what is the ph? / c) is the solution acidic, basic, or neutral? /

Why is permeable soil best for plants that need a lot of drainage?