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If a combination reaction takes place between lithium and fluorine, the chemical formula for the product is A. LF B. LiF C. LiF2 D. Li2F​

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Lithium (Li) has one valence electron, and fluorine (F) has seven valence electrons; a lithium ion would have a +1 charge, and a fluoride ion would have a -1 charge. So a neutral lithium fluoride compound would have the chemical formula LiF.

Thus, B would be the correct answer.
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