Question

sodium fluoride is used in toothpaste to help prevent cavities. the chemical formula for sodium fluoride is naf. complete the statement. sodium fluoride is ____________. an elementary substance a compound

Explanation:

An elementary substance consists of only one type of atom. A compound is made up of two or more different types of atoms chemically combined. Sodium fluoride (NaF) has two different types of atoms (sodium - Na and fluorine - F) chemically bonded together.

Answer:

B. a compound