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The correct statement about lithium sulfide is: **The atoms in lithium sulfide are held together by bonds.**
Here's a brief explanation of why the other statements are incorrect:
- **A molecular model of lithium sulfide would have two spheres.**: This is misleading because a lithium sulfide model would actually include two lithium atoms and one sulfur atom, resulting in three spheres total.
- **Both lithium and sulfur form positive ions.**: This is incorrect; lithium forms a positive ion (Li⁺) while sulfur typically forms a negative ion (S²⁻).
- **The chemical formula for lithium sulfide is LiS2.**: This is also incorrect; the correct chemical formula for lithium sulfide is Li₂S, indicating two lithium atoms for every one sulfur atom.