The image shows a molecular-level representation of part of a solution after HF is dissolved in water.(Besides water, there are 6 HF molecules, 1 H₃O⁺ ion, and 1 F^- ion present in the solution.) Which of the following best describes HF? A)strong acid B)strong base C)weak acid D)weak base E)amphoteric

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The image shows HF (hydrofluoric acid) dissolved in water, which means it has donated a proton (H+) to the water molecule to form the hydronium ion (H3O+). HF is a weak acid because it does not completely ionize in water and therefore does not produce a high concentration of H+ ions.

The Image Shows a Molecular-Level Representation of Part of a Solution