How do you write a net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when aqueous solutions of sodium hydroxide and hydrofluoric acid are combined?

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How do you write a net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when aqueous solutions of sodium hydroxide and hydrofluoric acid are combined?

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Answer 1 · 2016-06-19T19:39:05

#HF(aq) + HO^(-) rarr F^(-) + H_2O(l)#

Explanation:

Unlike the other hydrogen halides, #HF# is a reasonably poor acid. You should check its #pK_a#, but it is a fact that solution of #NaF# give a basic solution. Hydroxide would deprotonate #HF# quantitatively.

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