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The pH of a solution is increased from 3 to 6; its H^+ ion concentration will be:
The pH of a solution is increased from 3 to 6; its H^+ ion concentration will be:
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One pH unit change = tenfold change in [H^+].
Updated On: Mar 18, 2026
- reduced to half
- doubled
- reduced by 1000 times
- increased by 1000 times
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Definition of pH. pH = -log[H^+]
Step 2: Change in pH. Increase of 3 units means concentration decreases by 10³.
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