In chemistry,   p H = − log [ H + ]  . Given that   C   is the original concentration of hydrogen ions in a liquid, and   P   is the original   p H   of the liquid,   P = − log ( C )  . What is the effect on   p H   if the concentration of hydrogen ions is increased by a factor of   2  ?

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In chemistry,   p H = − log [ H + ]  . Given that   C   is the original concentration of hydrogen ions in a liquid, and   P   is the original   p H   of the liquid,   P = − log ( C )  . What is the effect on   p H   if the concentration of hydrogen ions is increased by a factor of   2  ?

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