[tex]pH = - log({H}^{ + } ) \\ pH = - log(1.0 \times {10}^{ - 8} ) \\ pH = 8[/tex]
pH is the measure of acidity and alkalinity of a solution. A pH value less than 7 means the solution is acidic. A pH value greater than 7 means the solution is basic. A pH value of 7 means the solutions is neutral.