In order to change the pH of water by one integer number (from 7 to 8 or from 8 to 7 for instance) you would have to change the concentration of the hydrogen ion by a factor of

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The pH scale is logarithmic, meaning that a change of one pH unit corresponds to a ten-fold change in the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+). Therefore, to change the pH of water by one integer number, you would need to alter the concentration of H+ by a factor of 10.

In Order to Change the PH of Water by One