How will the addition of water affect the acidity of a highly acidic solution having pH 2?

A.There will be a slight decrease in the pH value.

B.There will be a slight increase in the pH value.

C.The pH value will remain constant.
@Sky Voltage

Question

How will the addition of water affect the acidity of a highly acidic solution having pH 2?

A.There will be a slight decrease in the pH value.

B.There will be a slight increase in the pH value.

C.The pH value will remain constant.
@Sky Voltage

skyvoltage · Answer

pH of acid increases when a solution is watered down, increases toward 7 (neutral)

The pH always goes toward 7 when you dilute an acid OR base. With a base, the pH is above 7, eg 10, so the pH goes *down* toward 7.