A solution has a pH of 5. If the pH changed to pH 8, which of the following statements is true?
a.The concentration of H+ increased by 3 times.
b. The concentration of H+ increased by 1000 times.
c. The concentration of H+ decreased by 1000 times.
d.The concentration of H+ decreased by 3 times.

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Answer:

C. The concentration of H+ decreased by 1000 times.

Explanation:

As pH increases, the concentration of H+ decreases by a power of 10.

The pH level increases 3 times causing the concentration to decrease (10^3).