Sodium Fluoride (NaF) exhibits ionic bonding due to the valance structures of sodium (Na)and fluorine(F) atoms.
a) Give the electronic configurations of sodium and fluorine atoms, their valances, and explain the reason for ionic bond formation clearly.
b) The Na+ and F- have electron structures identical to which inert gases?
c) The electro negativity of sodium is 0.9 and that of fluoride is 4.0. Calculate the percentage of ionic character.