Each Time the PH of a Solution Goes Up One

question 10

Multiple Choice

Each time the pH of a solution goes up one pH unit, the concentration of H₃O⁺ ions goes ____ by a factor of ______.

• A) up, 10
• B) down, 10
• C) down, 100

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Definitions:

Alpha Particle

A type of radioactive particle consisting of two protons and two neutrons, equivalent to a helium-4 nucleus, ejected from certain radioactive nuclei.

Beta Particle

An electron or positron, characterized by its high speed and energy, released by an atomic nucleus undergoing radioactive decay.

Gamma Ray

High-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted by atomic nuclei during radioactive decay, with higher energy than X-rays.

Radiation Sickness

A serious illness caused by excessive exposure to ionizing radiation, affecting the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and bone marrow.