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Dilution and pH

Each tenfold dilution of a strong acid raises the pH by 1.

Topic: Water and solutionsGrade: 10Free

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What you do

  1. Turn on the pH meter.
  2. With 1 mL selected, pour from tube 1 into tube 2.
  3. Pour 1 mL from tube 2 into tube 3. Compare the pH values.
  4. Add universal indicator to all three tubes.

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