Refer to the Figure Below

question 127

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure below. Does this figure accurately show how the ionic compound lithium oxide forms?

• A) Yes, because it shows two atoms forming ions that attract one another.
• B) Yes, because it shows how lithium and oxygen share electrons to form a bond.
• C) No, because lithium should gain electrons from oxygen, not the other way around, as shown.
• D) No, because oxygen has an incomplete outer shell and needs an electron from a second lithium atom.
• E) No, because the figure does not show how lithium and oxygen share electrons.

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