Fluoride Other Information

This article is about the chemical ion F −. For the addition of fluoride ions to water supplies, see Water fluoridation. A fluoride ion is the ionic form of fluorine. Fluorides are organic and inorganic compounds containing the element fluorine. As a halogen, fluorine forms a monovalent ion (−1 charge). Fluoride forms a binary compound with another element or radical. Examples of common fluoride compounds include hydrofluoric acid (HF), and sodium fluoride (NaF). Examples Sod ...