Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
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Chapter 14 - Acids and Bases - Exercises - Questions - Page 520: 24

Answer

pH is a logarithmic figure that measures acidity and alkalinity of a solution. A pH of 7 is considered neutral, less is considered acidic and more is regarded as basic. A change of 1 unit for pH is equivalent to 10 times the concentration of hydronium ions. Thus, base concentration increases exponentially as pH increases.

Work Step by Step

pH is a logarithmic figure that measures acidity and alkalinity of a solution. A pH of 7 is considered neutral, less is considered acidic and more is regarded as basic. A change of 1 unit for pH is equivalent to 10 times the concentration of hydronium ions. Thus, base concentration increases exponentially as pH increases.
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