AIIMS2001Chemistry-Acids and Bases
AIIMS 2001 Chemistry pH Scale MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
A solution with pH = 2 is more acidic than one with a pH = 6, by a factor
A
4000
B
5000
C
8000
D
10 000
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The pH scale is logarithmic, so a difference of 4 pH units corresponds to a factor of 10⁴ or 10,000.
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