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The difference between the electronegativities of lithium and chlorine is big and an ionic bond is formed by electrostatic attraction.

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Q: Why 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?
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