Ca(OH)2 + HF → CaF + H(OH)2
This is an acid-base reaction (neutralization): Ca(OH)2 is a base, HF is an acid.
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
CaII + e- → CaI (reduction)
2 O-II - 1 e- → 2 O-3/2 (oxidation)
Ca(OH)2 is an oxidizing agent, Ca(OH)2 is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- Ca(OH)2 – Calcium hydroxide
- HF – Fluorane
- Other names: Hydrofluoric acid
, Hydrogen fluoride
, Fluorhydric acid
- Appearance: Colorless solution
; Colourless gas or colourless liquid (below 19.5 °C)
; Colourless gas or colourless fuming liquid with pungent odour
; Colourless fuming liquid with pungent odour
; Colorless gas or fuming liquid (below 67°F) with a strong, irritating odor. [Note: Shipped in cylinders.]
- Other names: Hydrofluoric acid
Products:
- CaF
- H(OH)2