Based on the chemical formula, what type of compound is sodium fluoride (NaF)? Why? A. Sodium fluoride is a covalent compound because it contains multiple nonmetals, sodium and fluorine. A metallic compound would have multiple metal atoms bonded to each other.

B. Sodium fluoride is an ionic compound because it is composed of a positive and negative ion (metal and nonmetal). A metallic compound would have multiple metal atoms bonded to each other.

C. Sodium fluoride is a metallic compound because it is composed of a mixture with metal ions. An ionic compound would contain only two elements, a metal and nonmetal.

D. There is not enough information provided to determine the type of bond for sodium fluoride.