How is the concentration of hydronium ions $(H_3O^+)$ affected when a solution of an acid is diluted ?
How is the concentration of hydronium ions $(H_3O^+)$ affected when a solution of an acid is diluted ?
When an acid is diluted, the concentration of hydronium ions $(H_3O^+)$ per unit volume decreases. This means that the strength of the acid decreases.
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