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.