Question

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Sodium fluoride is a common ingredient in toothpaste.
What is the most likely formula unit of this salt?
O Na₂F
O NaF3
O NaF
O NaF2

Answer 1

The formula unit of sodium fluoride is NaF.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most likely formula unit of sodium fluoride (NaF) is NaF. In this compound, sodium (Na) has a 1+ charge and fluorine (F) has a 1- charge. When these ions combine, they form an ionic bond, creating the formula unit NaF.

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