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 fill its outer shell. In forming an ionic bond, lithium transfers its valence electron to chlorine, producing positively charged Li⁺ and negatively charged Cl⁻ ions. Therefore, the electrons are transferred from lithium to chlorine.

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