Are fluoride and fluorine the same?

Answer 1

No. Sodium (Na) is a chemical element. Salt is a term we generally apply to table salt, which is sodium chloride (NaCl), a chemical compound formed of one atom of sodium and one atom of chlorine. Also note that a salt is also a general term that can be applied to a compound formed of a Group 1 or Group 2 element, an alkali metal or an alkali earth metal (respectively), and a group 17 element, a halogen. There is a nice Periodic Table posted by our friends at Wikipedia, and all the elements are posted by chemical symbol (naturally). Each chemical symbol is a link to the Wikipedia article on that element, so you can surf directly to an element from the periodic table. A link to this periodic table is provided.

Answer 2

Fluoride is an ion with the formula F- and must be paired with a positive ion (such as sodium or Na+) to form a substance.

In the case of the use of fluoride ions in toothpaste and other dental products it comes in the form of sodium fluoride .

Answer 3

No, fluoride is the ion of fluorine. Fluorine is a chemical element with the symbol F on the periodic table, while fluoride is the negatively charged ion of fluorine that is commonly found in toothpaste and drinking water for dental health purposes.

Answer 4

Yes. "Sodium Fluorure" is French for Sodium Fluoride.

Answer 5

It's the kind of fluoride Colgate toothpaste has in it.

Sodium fluoride is highly hazardous to health (despite being used everywhere today)!

Answer 6

No, fluorine is the element (symbol F) with the atomic number 9; whereas, fluoride is a compound (fluorine + another element/ group).

Answer 7

Technically, yes, but sodium fluoride is more "official". I mean, it's a ionic compound, so if you're writing a report or something, to prevent confusion, just go with sodium fluoride.

Answer 8

Yes, NaF is the molar formule of sodium (Na+) fluoride (F-)

Answer 9

yes