When the hydrogen ion concentration [] changes by a factor of 1000, the value of pH of the solution
______ .
______ .
- (A)increase by 1000 units
- (B)decreases by 3 units✓ Correct
- (C)decreases by 2 units
- (D)increase by 2 units
Answer: (B)
Solution
Since , multiplying the hydrogen-ion concentration by a thousand changes the pH by . An increase of by a factor of one thousand therefore lowers the pH by three units.
JEE Main · 2023 · 25 Jan 2023 · Shift 2 · Single correct option