Biochemistry - Water, pH and Macromolecules - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Water, pH and Macromolecules - Section 1 (Q.No. 21)
21.
A solution with pH = 5 is __________ than a solution with pH = 7.
2 times more basic
10 times more basic
10 times more acidic
100 times more acidic
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Shilpa said:   7 years ago
Thanks a lot @Pranshu.

Pranshu said:   1 decade ago
The pH value is logarithmic value of base 10 so rise in 1 pH means the solution is 10 times more basic similarly fall in 2 pH means solution is 100 times acidic.

Ambih said:   1 decade ago
Convert them to concentrations of H+ using ph = -log [H+].
Then compare.
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