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What is the effect of dilution on an acid or base?

Class 10th All In One Science 2. Acids, Base and Salts

Answer :

Dilution is the process of decreasing the strength of an acid or base. We know that acids and bases produce H₃O⁺ and OH^- ions in water. When they are diluted (by having more amount of water), the concentration of H₃O⁺ or OH^- ions per unit volume decreases. This results in decrease of the strength of the acid or base.

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