Does pH Changing with Water & Acids Matter?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between pH, dilution, and the type of acid used. It clarifies that adding water to an acid will raise its pH slightly due to dilution but will not make it basic. The molarity of the acid and its type are crucial factors when measuring pH changes with litmus paper or a pH meter, as different acids will exhibit varying behaviors in response to dilution.
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Hi all

I have been reading over difference sites when they discuss pH and water and acids.
I have under stood most of it.
If I change the pH of an acid of say 3, to basic, i add water and this raises the pH of the subatance

What I want to know is, does the molarity matter and type of acid I use matter or not if i want to see the change in pH myself by using litmis paper or a pH meter?
 
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Howlin said:
Hi all

I have been reading over difference sites when they discuss pH and water and acids.
I have under stood most of it.
If I change the pH of an acid of say 3, to basic, i add water and this raises the pH of the subatance

Nope. Try again. Adding water won't make it basic but it will raise pH slightly due to dilution.

What I want to know is, does the molarity matter and type of acid I use matter or not if i want to see the change in pH myself by using litmis paper or a pH meter?

Yes molarity matters as does the type of acid.
 
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