Complete the equation to show how hydrofluoric acid, HF, acts as a Brønsted-Lowry acid in water.

balanced equation: HF + H2O

HF + H₂O ⇔ H₃O⁺ + F⁻

Explanation:

Bronsted - Lowery acid:

Bronsted - lowery acid is the specie which have capability to donate the proton.

Bronsted - Lowery conjugate base:

The Bronsted - Lowery conjugate base of Bronsted - Lowery acid is the specie which is formed after when an acid donate the proton.

Bronsted - Lowery base:

Bronsted - lowery base is the specie which have capability to accept the proton.

Bronsted - Lowery conjugate acid:

The Bronsted - Lowery conjugate acid of Bronsted - Lowery base is the specie which is formed after when an base accept the proton.

Chemical equation:

HF + H₂O ⇔ H₃O⁺ + F⁻

In this equation HF is acted as Bronsted - Lowery acid because it donate the proton to water. water is act as Bronsted - Lowery base. While F⁻ is the Bronsted - Lowery base and H₃O⁺ Bronsted - Lowery acid.