If pH value of an acidic solution is decreased from 5 to 2, then the increase in its hydrogen ion concentration is _____________ times?

Correct answer: C. 1000

  • A. 10
  • B. 100
  • C. 1000
  • D. 10000

Explanation

Hydrogen-ion concentration is 10^-pH, so changing pH from 5 to 2 changes it from 10^-5 to 10^-2. The ratio is 10^3, or 1000 times.

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