alleryWhat happens to pH as hydrogen-ion concentration rises?
AThe pH goes down
BThe pH goes up
CThe pH stays fixed
DThe pH reaches seven
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The pH goes down
pH is the negative logarithm of hydrogen-ion concentration, so more H+ means lower pH.
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