An Increase in Solution PH Corresponds to

question 23

Multiple Choice

An increase in solution pH corresponds to

• A)an increase in hydronium ion concentration.
• B)a decrease in hydronium ion concentration.
• C)no change in hydronium ion concentration.
• D)a decrease in hydroxide ion concentration.

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Definitions:

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