Question

question 10 of 10 what happens when a lithium ion is attracted to a fluoride ion? a. they form a covalent bond. b. they form a solid. c. they form a molecule. d. they form an ionic compound.

Explanation:

A lithium ion (Li⁺) is a cation and a fluoride ion (F⁻) is an anion. Oppositely - charged ions are attracted to each other by electrostatic forces, forming an ionic bond. Compounds formed by ionic bonds are ionic compounds. Covalent bonds form between non - metals by sharing electrons. A molecule is formed by covalent bonding or by the combination of atoms in a non - ionic way. Just the formation of an ionic bond doesn't necessarily mean a solid is formed immediately (it depends on conditions), but the general product is an ionic compound.

Answer:

D. They form an ionic compound.