While experimenting with acid-base reactions, a student mixes lithium hydroxide (LIOH) and hydrofluoric acid (HF) together. The products of the reaction are and

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Tucker Nash

1 June, 21:22

While experimenting with acid-base reactions, a student mixes lithium hydroxide (LIOH) and hydrofluoric acid (HF) together. The products of the reaction are and

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Ramon · Answer 1

The product of the reaction between lithium hydroxide and hydrofluoric acid is

lithium fluoride (LiF) and water (H₂O)

Explanation

Base react with acid to form salt and water.

Lithium hydroxide (a base) react with hydrofluoric acid (an acid) to produce lithium fluoride (salt) and water according to reaction below

LiOH + HF → LiF + H₂O