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A change in pH from 3.0 to 5.0 represents a 100 fold decrease in acidity. a...

A change in pH from 3.0 to 5.0 represents

a 100 fold decrease in acidity.

a 100 fold increase in acidity.

a 10 fold increase in acidity.

a decrease in acidity by a factor of 2.

a 10 fold decrease in acidity.

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Answer #1

We know [H^+] = 10^-pH

At pH = 3.0 :-

[H^+] = 10^-3 M

At pH = 5.0 then [H^+] = 10^-5 M

So concentration of H^+ decreased by 10^-3 M / 10^-5 M = 100 fold.  

Correct answer is (a)

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