NaNO3: Ionic, covalent, both?

[co2]

Hi, I am new to chemistry and been keeping up with my summer school work on chemistry. There is one problem I am stuck on.....

 

Is NaNO3 a ionic, covalent, or both?

 

Thanks.

[YT2095]

it`s Ionic (or univalent).

[Skye]

The NO3 is covalently bonded though.

[ed84c]

What are you doing with NaNO3, making bombs?

[kingjewel1]

What are you doing with NaNO3, making bombs?

You don't have to be cynical about everybyody who asks a question. I just read the sticky about pointing out hazards (which i agree with), but NaNO₃, and it's bro KNO3 are used in meat preservatives aswell are they not?

[ed84c]

I was joking.

[kingjewel1]

Ok