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When a highly reactive metal, such as lithium (Li), is mixed with a highly reactive nonmetal, such as chlorine (Cl), they will most likely combine to form lithium chloride (LiCl).

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When a highly reactive metal, such as lithium (Li), is mixed with a highly reactive nonmetal, such as chlorine (Cl), they will most likely combine to form lithium chloride (LiCl).

Based on the trends of the periodic table, which other element is likely to combine with lithium?

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fluorine (F)

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True

Step-by-step explanation:

lithium atoms lose one electron each while chlorine atoms gain one electron each

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