Question

An atom of sodium and an atom of flourine will combine to form sodium flouride. Which of the following correctly describes sodium flouride?
Group of answer choices

A. an element

B. energy

C. an atom

Answer 1

Answer:

A compound

Explanation:

A compound is formed when two elements combine together. Both sodium and fluorine are elements. These elements combine via the process of chemical bonding.

In this case, an ionic bond is formed between sodium and fluorine, this leads to the emergence of the compound sodium chloride, hence the answer above.