Complete the balanced molecular reaction for the following weak acid with a strong base: HF+LiOH-->

Question

Complete the balanced molecular reaction for the following weak acid with a strong base: HF+LiOH-->

Answer 1

@Jacques D has shown the correct ionic and net ionic equations. If you wanted the molecular equation, it would be ...

HF(aq) + LiOH(aq) ==> LiF(aq) + H2O(l)

Answer 2

Weak acid, HF exists as a molecule. Strong base LiOH is dissociated:

Ionic: HF(aq) + Li⁺(aq) + OH^-(aq) ⇒ H₂O (l) + Li⁺ (aq)+ F^-(aq)

Net Ionic: HF + OH^- ⇒ H₂O + F^- (descriptors omitted for ease of typing⁾