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HF

Postby 105907609 » Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:04 pm

Can someone explain the reasoning behind why HF is not a strong acid while the other elements in this column paired with hydrogen are?
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Re: HF

Postby 106046096 » Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:10 pm

Hi! Yes, HF is not a strong acid because fluorine is the smallest and has the highest electronegativity compared to other elements in the same group. Thus, it creates too strong of a bond between H-F and will not dissociate as easily in water. As a result, HF is not a strong acid.
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