Chemistry · Unit 1 · Properties and structure of atoms · Atomic structure
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In lithium fluoride (\(\text{LiF}\)), lithium loses one electron to form \(\text{Li}^+\) and fluorine gains one electron to form \(\text{F}^-\). Which statement best explains why the chemical bond forms between these two ions?
Which statement best explains why chemical bonds form in compounds?
A student models the formation of hydrogen fluoride (HF) by bringing together a hydrogen atom and a fluorine atom. Explain why a covalent bond forms between these two atoms.