Draw the lewis dot structure showing what happens during the

reaction Lithium and Chlorine produce Lithium Chloride.

how do you draw this, please help .

2 answers

Drawings are almost impossible on the boards. Here is about the best I can do.
Li. +
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:Cl:
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Li+ + :Cl:-1
then add two electrons to the top and two electrons to the bottom of the Cl.
I have one too many dots on the first Cl. Remove one of the dots to leave 7.