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  • Understanding pH and Hydrogen Ion Concentration: Which is More Acidic?
    The answer is 1.

    The pH of a solution is a measure of its acidity or basicity, and is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration ([H+]). The lower the pH, the higher the [H+], and vice versa.

    A pH of 1 means that the [H+] is 10^-1 = 0.1 M. A pH of 3 means that the [H+] is 10^-3 = 0.001 M.

    Therefore, an acid with a pH of 1 has a greater [H+] and is therefore more acidic than an acid with a pH of 3.

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