How Does Dilution Affect the pH of a Solution?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the pH of a diluted hydrochloric acid (HCl) solution. The original solution is 200 mL with a pH of 5, which is diluted by adding 600 mL of water. The resulting pH of the diluted solution can be determined using the formula for dilution and the definition of pH. The final pH after dilution is calculated to be approximately 6.0, indicating a significant increase in pH due to the dilution process.

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pleaz helpo me solve this chmeical calculation??

hiya everyone.. this is my first post and i knw i am asking for help i am so sorry.. but i hate chemistry and i havnt done it since 4 years.. so its kind of hard to put my chemistry mind back in order! :smile:
i need someone to explain this chemical calculation to me.. pleaazzzz
it will be a great help! :biggrin:

THE PARENT SOLUTION IS 200ML OF HCI SOLUTION OF PH=5. THIS SOLUTION IS DILUTED BY ADDING 600 ML WATER. WHAT IS PH OF DILUTED SOLUTION?

i will be looking forward for da help!
thank u in advance!o:)
 
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