Hydrofluoric Acid

Definition

Hydrofluoric acid is a chemical compound with the formula HF. It is a strong acid that dissociates in water to release hydrogen ions (H+) and fluoride ions (F-).

Related terms

Concentration:

The amount of solute (in this case, hydrofluoric acid) dissolved in a given amount of solvent.

Dissociation:

The process by which a compound breaks apart into its constituent ions when dissolved in a solvent.

Strong Acid:

An acid that completely dissociates into ions when dissolved in water.