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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Chemistry practice

A student measures the pH of a strong acid to be 2. They then dilute the acid significantly, resulting in a new hydrogen ion concentration that is one thousand times lower than the original. Calculate the new pH of the diluted acid. Justify your answer. [3 marks]

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A student measures the pH of a strong acid to be 2. They then dilute the acid significantly, resulting in a new hydrogen ion concentration that is one thousand times lower than the original. Calculate the new pH of the diluted acid. Justify your answer. [3 marks].

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