The hydrogen ion concentration of a solution is 1 * 10^-⁴ M.What is the pH of the solution,and is it acidic or basic?

Name: The hydrogen ion concentration of a solution is 1 * 10 - 4 M.What is the pH of the solution,and is it acidic or basic?
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pH is defined as -log[H+]. Therefore, we can calculate the pH as follows:
pH = -log(1x10^-14)
pH = 14
Since pH is greater than 7, the solution is basic. However, the answer choices are not precise enough, and E, pH = 4 and acidic, is the closest option.

The Hydrogen Ion Concentration of a Solution Is 1