Explain what would happen to the pH of a solution of aqueous hydrochloric acid if you add water.

pH is a measure of the concentration of H+ ions contained within a given volume of a solution. Adding water, without increasing the amount of hydrochloric acid particles within the solution, increases the volume without increasing the amount of solute particles dissolved within the solution. Therefore, the concentration of H+ ions ions decreases which causes the pH to increase.

MR
Answered by Mohammed R. Chemistry tutor

3971 Views

See similar Chemistry GCSE tutors

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

How do catalysts speed up the rate of a reaction?


Why does Sodium Chloride have a high melting point?


What is an alkene and how might one be identified?


20kg of ammonium nitrate is made from ammonia and nitric acid, what mass of ammonia was used?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences