Question

Draw the lewis dot structure showing what happens during the
reaction Lithium and Chlorine produce Lithium Chloride.

how do you draw this, please help .

Answer 1

Drawings are almost impossible on the boards. Here is about the best I can do.
<b>Li. +
..
:Cl:
..
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v
Li⁺ + :Cl:^-1
then add two electrons to the top and two electrons to the bottom of the Cl.</b>

Answer 2

I have one too many dots on the first Cl. Remove one of the dots to leave 7.