Is NaF a base?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether sodium fluoride (NaF) acts as a base in a chemical context. A high-level approach to answer this will involve considering its dissociation in water and how it interacts with acids.
Answer
NaF is a basic salt.
The final answer is NaF is a basic salt.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is NaF is a basic salt.
More Information
NaF is formed from the neutralization of sodium hydroxide (a strong base) and hydrofluoric acid (a weak acid), making it a salt that tends to form a basic solution in water.
Tips
Common mistake: Confusing NaF with NaOH, which is a strong base. Remember that NaF itself is a salt, not a base.
Sources
- Is NaF an Acid or Base? - Tutor Ocean - corp.tutorocean.com
- NaF acid or base - Chemistry Community - Laurence Lavelle - lavelle.chem.ucla.edu
- CK-12 Flexi Answers - Is NaF a strong base or a weak base? - ck12.org
Thank you for voting!
