Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019108
What is the result when an acid dissolves in water?
1
It releases hydroxide ions.
2
It decreases pH.
3
It produces hydrogen gas.
4
It remains unchanged.
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. It decreases pH.
Solution:
Dissolving an acid in water lowers the pH of the solution, thus indicating a more acidic environment. The other options do not accurately represent the behavior of acids in water.
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