An atom of lithium Li forms an ionic bond with an atom of chlorine Cl to form lithium chloride. How are the valence electrons of these atoms rearranged to form this bond?

Lithium has one valence electron, while chlorine needs one electron to complete its outer shell. Lithium transfers its valence electron to chlorine, forming oppositely charged ions that attract each other. Therefore, the correct choice is “Electrons are transferred from the lithium atom to the chlorine atom.”

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