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pH of a Solution

If H⊕ ion c...

Question

If $H^{\oplus}$ ion concentration of a solution is increaed by 10 times, its pH will

Increase by 1

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Remains unchanged

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Decreases by 1

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Increase by 10

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Solution

The correct option is C Decreases by 1
As we know, $p H = - l o g [H^{+}]$

So if conc. of hydrogen ion increases $10$ times then $p H$ will decrease by $1$ .

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