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the difference of electronegativities of sodium and fluorine is 3.1 so they form ionic bonds . the metals and non metals usually have this difference higher than 1.7 and this and higher difference is always form an ionic bond between atoms
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∙ 12y agoIt contains a metal (sodium), which is a cation (positive) and a non-metal (fluoride), which is an anion (negative). These form an ionic compound.
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∙ 12y agoA salt is a term for any ionic compound. Since NaF is really Na+F-, it is a salt
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What is binary salt?
This is a salt containing only atoms from only two elements: example: sodium fluoride - NaF.
What is chemical equation when a strong acid is added to a buffer solution containing NaF and HF?
HCl + NaF -> HF + NaCl
What is the compound of NaF?
sodium fluoride
How many moles are in 4.5X1028 molecules of sodium fluoride NaF?
4,5.10e28 molecules of sodium fluoride NaF are equal to 0,745.10e5 moles.
What is the pH of 0.89 M NaF?
First recognize that NaF is the salt of a strong base (NaOH) and a weak acid (HF), so the pH will be alkaline. Next, look at the hydrolysis of NaF: NaF + H2O ---> NaOH + HF, or looking at it another way.... F^- + H2O ---> HF + OH- and here F^- acts as a base, so we need the Kb for NaF and that will be the inverse of the Ka for HF. The Ka for HF is 6.6x10^-4, so Kb = 1x10^-14/6.6x10^-4 = 1.5x10^-11. Now, Kb = [HF][OH-]/[F-] = (x)(x)/(0.89) = 1.5x10^-11 x^2 = 1.3x10^-11 x = 3.6x10^-6 = [OH-] pOH = -log 3.6x10^-6 = 5.44 pH = 8.6 (note the pH is alkaline, as expected)
Is NaF a salt?
yes
Is NaF acidic basic or a salt?
It is BASIC because, if combined with water, it produces a strong base: NaOH
What is the sodium salt of HF?
NaF
What is the the compound naf?
NaF is Sodium fluoride. It is a salt and dissolves in water. It is white in color.
Is sodium flouride acid base or salt?
NaF is a salt.
What is binary salt?
This is a salt containing only atoms from only two elements: example: sodium fluoride - NaF.
Is NaF a strong base?
No, Na+ is neutral and F- is very weakly basic, not acidic.
What is NaF stand for?
NaF stands for sodium fluoride.
Is naf a word?
Naf is not in the Oxford English dictionary.
How do you pronounce naphtali?
Naf-'t'-lee or Naf-'t'-lie
What is NAF Neunkirchener Achsenfabrik's population?
NAF Neunkirchener Achsenfabrik's population is 450.
When was NAF Neunkirchener Achsenfabrik created?
NAF Neunkirchener Achsenfabrik was created in 1960.
