Binary Ionic Compounds and Sodium Ions

The video tutorial explains how to name the compound NaF, which is a binary ionic compound. It starts by identifying the type of compound, then describes the process of naming the metal (sodium) and the nonmetal (fluorine) by replacing the ending with 'IDE'. Finally, it covers how to write the formula for sodium fluoride by balancing the ionic charges of sodium and fluorine.

What type of compound is NaF?

• Binary ionic compound

• Covalent compound

• Ternary compound

• Metallic compound

How do you name the metal in a binary ionic compound?

• By adding 'ide' to its name

• By its chemical symbol

• By its Latin name

• As it appears on the periodic table

What is the correct ending for the nonmetal in a binary ionic compound?

• ine

• ium

• ate

• ide

What is the ionic charge of sodium in NaF?

• 1-

• 2-

• 1+

• 2+

How many sodium ions are needed to balance one fluoride ion in NaF?

• Two sodium ions

• No sodium ions

• One sodium ion

• Three sodium ions