Chemistry

Question

• Hydrofluoric (HF) dissociates partially resulting in a mix of HF

compound, hydrogen cations (H+) and fluorine anions (F-) when dissolved

in water. Identify ALL of the following statements that are TRUE.

This is a base because it releases hydrogen cations (H+)

( This is a base because it releases fluorine anions (F-)

This is an acid because it releases hydrogen cations (H+)

This is an acid because it releases fluorine anions (F-)

This is strong because SOME of the original compound remains

This is strong because NONE of the original compound remains

This is weak because SOME of the original compound remains

This is weak because NONE of the original compound remains

Answer

This is a base because it releases hydrogen cations (H+), This is an acid because it releases fluorine anions (F-), This is weak because SOME of the original compound remains.

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Hydrofluoric (HF) is a weak acid because it partially dissociates when dissolved in water, releasing hydrogen cations (H+)...