When the hydrogen ion concentration \( [\mathrm{H}^+] \) changes by a factor of \( 1000 \), the value of \( \text{pH} \) of the solution _______.
Increases by \( 2 \) units
Increases by \( 1000 \) units
Decreases by \( 2 \) units
Decreases by \( 3 \) units