Question

The strongest interactions in the compound sodium fluoride, NaF, are an example of what type of bond?

Answer 1

Sodium fluoride is an ionic compound, in which there is an ionic bond between oppositely charged ions.

Explanation:

During the formation of `"NaF"`, the sodium atom loses its single valence electron, forming a sodium ion with a `1^+` charge. The fluorine atom gains the electron from the sodium atom, forming a fluoride ion with a charge of `1^(-)"`. The electrostatic attraction between the oppositely charged ions forms the ionic bond.