Chapter 24, Problem 12STP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The base and acid is to be identified in a given reaction.

Concept introduction:

Acids are formed due to addition of protons and bases are formed due to removal of protons.

Answer to Problem 12STP

In the given reaction, $\text{HF}$ treated as a acid and water behave as a base during the forward reaction.

Explanation of Solution

$\text{HF}{\text{+H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\to {\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{\text{+}}\left(\text{aq}\right){\text{+F}}^{\text{-}}\left(\text{aq}\right)$

In the given reaction, $\text{HF}$ treated as an acid and water behave as a base during the forward reaction.

Due the hydroflouride acid hydronium ion is formed and due to water fluorine ion is formed

Conclusion

In the given reaction, $\text{HF}$ treated as a acid and water behave as a base during the forward reaction.