The formation of lithium fluoride (seen here) is due to A) a stronger pull by the lithium atom on its valence electron. B) incre

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The formation of lithium fluoride (seen here) is due to A) a stronger pull by the lithium atom on its valence electron. B) incre

ased stability in the completion of fluorine's outer shell. C) the addition of an outer (higher) energy level in the fluoride ion. D) decreased attraction attraction between the lithium and fluoride ions.

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juin [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-25T11:25:10+03:00

juin [17]3 years ago

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Answer: B. increased stability in the completion of fluorine's outer shell.

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grin007 [14] · Answer 2 · 2022-06-25T09:01:45+03:00

grin007 [14]3 years ago

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Lithium fluoride is created due to the increased stability in the completion of fluorine's outer shell. By moving one electron from lithium, its outer shell is now full (with two). Additionally, by adding this electron to fluorine, it gains a full, stable octet.