A lithium atom contains 3 electrons, whereas a fluorine atom contains 9 electrons. Which correctly describes the formation of a bond between lithium and fluorine atoms?

A) Lithium and fluorine will share one pair of electrons.
B) A hydrogen bond will form between the partially positive lithium and the partially negative fluorine.
C) Lithium will donate an electron to fluorine, making a positive lithium ion and a negative fluoride ion that are attracted to each other.
D) Lithium will take an electron from fluorine, making a negative lithium ion and a positive fluoride ion that are attracted to each other.
E) Lithium and fluorine share two pairs of electrons.


C) Lithium will donate an electron to fluorine, making a positive lithium ion and a negative fluoride ion that are attracted to each other.

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