Question

Atoms, predict the ratio of metal cationic (+) atom

to nonmetal anionic (-) atom in the compound.
Lithium 1s22s1
Chlorine 1s22s22p6 3s23p5
A. 1:1
B. 1:2
C. 2:1
D. 3:1
D. 3:1

Answer 1

A. 1:1

Step-by-step explanation:

Lithium 1s2 2s1

Chlorine 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5

Lithium is a group 1 element. When it forms a compound, it loses it's one valence (outermost) electron.

Chlorine is a group 7 element. When it forms a compound, it gains one electron to achieve a stable electronic configuration.

Since Li loses one electron and Cl gains one electron. The formular of the compound formed would be;

LiCl

The correct option is;

A. 1:1