Question

2.
Use electron configurations to explain the bonding between lithium and chlorine. Be sure to
include the formula for lithium chloride.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Electronic Configuration for Li: 1s²2s¹

Electronic Configuration for Cl: [Ne]3s²3p⁵

When Lithium and Chlorine bonds together, the electron in the Lithium 2s subshell will be transfered to the Chlorine 3p subshell, giving both the Lithium and Chlorine atoms a complete 1st and 3rd energy levels respectively.

Formula for Lithium chloride: LiCl.