The pH of a solution is raised from 3 to 5. Which statement is false? A) The final [OH^-] (at pH = 5) is 10^-9 M. B) The [H⁺] decreases by a factor of 20. C) The initial solution could be 0.001 M HNO₃. D) The pOH decreases from 11 to 9. E) The initial [H⁺] (at pH = 3) is 10^-3 M.

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A pH increase from 3 to 5 represents a 100-fold decrease in [H+], not 20-fold.

The PH of a Solution Is Raised from 3 to 5