Question

Is hydrofluoric acid a strong acid?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Hydrofluoric acid ($\mathrm{HF}$) is a weak acid rather than a strong acid.

1. Because the hydrogen-fluorine bond is so short, $\mathrm{HF}$ is a weak acid. The bond is more difficult to break, so it will not separate in water.
2. This essentially contradicts the definition of a strong acid.

Hence, hydrofluoric acid is not a strong acid.