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Is F- acid or base?

Since F- is the conjugate base to the weak acid HF, it is a weak base.


Is HF and KF a buffer?

No, HF and KF do not form a buffer solution because a buffer contains a weak acid and its conjugate base (or a weak base and its conjugate acid). HF and KF are both strong acids, so they cannot act as a buffer system.


Is HF and H a conjugate acid base pair?

Yes, HF and F- are a conjugate acid-base pair. HF is the acid, and when it donates a proton, it forms the conjugate base, F-. Conversely, F- can accept a proton to form HF, making them a conjugate pair.


What is a strong acid NaOH HF NH3 HCl?

HCl is a strong acid, while NaOH, HF, and NH3 are not strong acids. NaOH is a strong base, HF is a weak acid, and NH3 is a weak base.


Does HF have a strong base?

Yes, hydrofluoric acid (HF) is a weak acid, not a base. It is a weak acid because it dissociates partially in water to release hydrogen ions.


Is BaF2 a strong acid or base?

Barium fluoride can be considered to be the salt of barium hydroxide (a weak base) and HF (a strong acid). And a solution of BaF2 will be weakly acidic.


What is the name of the conjugate base found in HF?

The conjugate base of HF is the fluoride ion F-


Is HF a weak base?

No, it is a weak acid.Answer:HF (Hydrogen fluoride) or hydrofluoric acid when in soluton is a very corrosive acid.


What is formed when an acid and a base is mixed?

when an acid and a base combine, salt and water are formed. This process of reaction of an acid and base is called neutralisation.


What is the general equation for a acid-base reaction?

Here are the four general acid reactions. Acid + Base = Salr + Water Acid + Alkali = Salt + Water Acid + Metal = Salt + Hydrogen Acid + Carbonate = Salt + Water + Carbon dioxide. NB An Alkali is a soliuble base.


What is the General equation for acid reacting with a base?

acid + base → salt + water


Change hydrofluoric acid to a salt?

Hydrogen Fluoride can be changed to a salt by reacting it with a neutralizing agent such as Soda Ash (forming a sodium fluoride salt) or a caustic such as Potassium Hydroxide (to form potassium fluoride). Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) or hydrofluoric acid has unique properties that can present special handling hazards. It should only be handled by people with special training in the properties of HF and the first aid and medical procedures for exposure. Special protective clothing should be worn.