Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Acid-Base Equilibria - Exercises - Page 716: 16.10

Answer

Solution C, it will be slightly basic.

Work Step by Step

NaF is a molecular electrolyte and will dissociate in water giving as products the two ions $Na^+$ (sodium ion) and $F^-$ (fluoride). Fluoride is a weak base, its reaction with water will then be the following: $F^-$+$H_{2}O$ ⇌ $HF$+$OH^-$ As we know, a weak base only ionizes partly, and thats why in the final solution [$F^-$] will be greater than [$HF$], but it will still be present. The ions present in solution will then be: $Na^+$, $F^-$ and $OH^-$. The molecule $HF$ will also be present. The solution will be slightly basic because of the reaction shown above and the proprieties of the fluoride ion.
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