What is TeF4? Important knowledge about TeF4.

1. Definition of TeF₄
   TeF₄, also known as Tellurium tetrafluoride in English, is a chemical compound consisting of Tellurium and Fluorine elements. The atomic weight of TeF₄ is 207.6 g/mol. The TeF₄ molecule has a Tellurium atom at the center connected to four Fluorine atoms around, forming a tetrahedral structure. In TeF₄, ions are not formed because it is a basic molecule.

2. Properties: TeF₄
   TeF₄ is a solid, colorless and odorless substance. The pH range of TeF₄ is not clear because it does not clearly dissolve or is insoluble in water. In terms of chemical properties, TeF₄ mainly participates in oxidation-reduction reactions.

3. Common chemical equations with TeF₄
   The specific chemical reaction of TeF₄ depends on other substances with which it interacts. For example, when TeF₄ interacts with water (H₂O), it forms HF and TeO₂.

TeF₄ + 2H₂O -> TeO₂ + 4HF

4. Synthesis of TeF₄
   TeF₄ can be synthesized through the reaction between Tellurium and Fluorine at high temperatures.

Te + 2F₂ -> TeF₄

This reaction is commonly used in chemistry labs. On an industrial scale, this process can be better controlled and can be conducted at lower temperatures.