Which element would most likely bond with lithium and form an ionic compound?

Answer 1

Lithium reacts with many non metallic elements; generally it forms ionic compounds. Some examples :-

The halogens, forming halide salts, e.g. Lithium chloride

Oxygen; forming lithium oxide, Li2O; lithium peroxide Li2O2

Sulfur, forming lithium sulfide, Li2S

Nitrogen, forming Li3N

Hydrogen; forming LiH (contains the hydride H- ion)

Carbon;carbide Li2C2, alkyl lithium compounds e.g. LiCH3

Answer 2

Fluorine would be most likely to bond with lithium and form an ionic compound. Fluorine is a halogen with a high electronegativity, making it eager to gain an electron to achieve a stable electron configuration, while lithium readily loses an electron. This transfer of electrons would result in the formation of an ionic bond between lithium and fluorine.

Answer 3

Fluorine and all the halogens and all the oxygen and nitrogen group compounds and many other substances such as methanol and most alcohols for example.

Answer 4

The elements of the halogen family are more likely to bond with lithium. Chlorine readily combines with lithium to form lithium chloride.

Answer 5

It can bond well with Fluoride or Oxide.

Answer 6

Examples: fluorine, sulfur, oxygen.

Answer 7

Flurine