Final answer:
The concentration of H+ ions at a pH of 2 is 1 x 10^-2 M. The concentration of H+ ions at a pH of 6 is 1 x 10^-6 M. Therefore, there are 10,000 more H+ ions in a solution at pH 2 than at pH 6.
Step-by-step explanation:
The concentration of hydronium ions, H+, at a pH of 2 can be calculated using the equation pH = -log[H+]. Therefore, pH of 2 indicates the concentration of H+ ions is 1 x 10-2 M.
To calculate the concentration of H+ ions at a pH of 6, we use the same equation. pH of 6 indicates the concentration of H+ ions is 1 x 10-6 M.
To find the difference in concentration, we divide the concentration at pH 2 by the concentration at pH 6: (1 x 10-2 M) / (1 x 10-6 M) = 10,000.