Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Additional Aspects of Aqueous Equilibria - Exercises - Page 770: 17.64b

Answer

$H^{+} (aq) + F^{-} (aq)$ $HF (aq)$

Work Step by Step

1. Try to identify a base in the salt: In this case, $F^{-}$ is a strong base, as it is the conjugate base of a weak acid, $HF$. Since $F^{-}$ is a strong base, when there is an abundant amount of $H^{+}$ in the solution from the strong acid, the protonation of $HF$ would occur. 2. Write a net ionic equation: $H^{+}$, an acid, would react with $F^{-}$, a base. $H^{+} (aq) + F^{-} (aq)$ $HF (aq)$
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