What is the name of the molecule HF?
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The question is asking for the name of the molecule with the formula HF, which refers to hydrogen fluoride, a chemical compound consisting of hydrogen and fluorine.
Answer
Hydrogen fluoride
The final answer is Hydrogen fluoride
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is Hydrogen fluoride
More Information
When HF is dissolved in water, it is called hydrofluoric acid.
Tips
Avoid confusing the names 'hydrogen fluoride' and 'hydrofluoric acid'; the former is the gas or liquid, while the latter is the aqueous solution.
Sources
- Hydrogen fluoride - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Hydrogen fluoride - American Chemical Society - acs.org
- Hydrofluoric acid - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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