Lithium ions (Upper L i Superscript plus) can combine with chlorine ions (Upper C l Superscript minus) to form lithium chloride (Upper L i Upper C l), a type of salt. A model of lithium chloride is shown.
Information
The model shows a lithium chloride molecule made up of 14 chlorine ions and 13 lithium ions connected into a cube shape.
Question
Based on the model, which statement ,begin emphasis,best,end emphasis, describes the atomic composition of lithium chloride?
Answer options with 4 options
A.
It has approximately one chloride ion for every lithium ion.
B.
It has approximately two chloride ions for every lithium ion.
C.
It has approximately four chloride ions for every lithium ion.
D.
It has approximately three chloride ions for every lithium ion.
1 answer
A. It has approximately one chloride ion for every lithium ion.