An Acidic Solution Is Diluted Until [H₃O⁺] Is Exactly Half

question 61

Multiple Choice

An acidic solution is diluted until [H₃O⁺] is exactly half as much as before. The pH of the solution is now ____ than before.

• A) 2.00 higher
• B) 0.69 higher
• C) 0.30 lower
• D) 0.30 higher
• E) 2.00 lower

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