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General Science (CHSL) Chemistry

What does ‘p’ in pH stand for?

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SSC CHSL 1st June 2022 Shift-2

Potenz

Potential

Pleural

Potencial

- The 'p' in pH stands for the German word "Potenz," which translates to power or exponent in English.

- Option 1: Potenz - This is correct. It reflects the logarithmic scale of pH, relating to the power of hydrogen ion concentration.

- Option 2: Potential - This is a common misconception as pH isn't directly related to electrical potential.

- Option 3: Pleural - This term relates to the lungs in medical contexts and is not relevant to pH.

- Option 4: Potencial - This is the Spanish word for "potential," translating similarly to option 2.

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