Here's why:
* The pH scale is logarithmic: This means each whole number change in pH represents a tenfold change in acidity.
* pH 3 is 1000 times more acidic than pH 6: The difference between 3 and 6 is 3, and 10 raised to the power of 3 is 1000.
In simpler terms:
Think of it like this:
* pH 3 is like a strong acid, like battery acid.
* pH 6 is like a weak acid, like lemon juice.
While lemon juice is acidic, it's significantly less acidic than battery acid.