Chemistry 5070 · O Level · The characteristic properties of acids and bases

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

Hydrogen fluoride, HF, consists of simple molecules. It dissolves in water.
(a)[1]

Suggest one further physical property of hydrogen fluoride.

(b(i))[1]

Write an equation showing how hydrogen fluoride dissociates.

(b(ii))[1]

Explain why the dissociation of hydrogen fluoride in water results in an acidic solution.

(c)[3]

What is the minimum volume, in $\text{cm}^3$, of $0.150\,\text{mol dm}^{-3}$ $\text{Ca(OH)}_2$ needed to react fully with a solution containing $0.200\,\text{g}$ of HF?

(d(i))[2]

Predict two physical properties shown by magnesium fluoride.

(d(ii))[2]

Explain, in terms of electrons, how a magnesium atom reacts with a fluorine molecule, $\text{F}_2$, to form a magnesium ion and two fluoride ions.

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