In a molecule of lithium sulfide, there are two atoms of lithium and one atom of sulfur. Which statement about lithium sulfide is correct?(1 point)

Responses

A molecular model of lithium sulfide would have two spheres.
A molecular model of lithium sulfide would have two spheres.

Both lithium and sulfur form positive ions.
Both lithium and sulfur form positive ions.

The chemical formula for lithium sulfide is LiS2
The chemical formula for lithium sulfide is cap l i cap s sub 2

The atoms in lithium sulfide are held together by bonds.

1 answer

The correct statement about lithium sulfide is:

The atoms in lithium sulfide are held together by bonds.

Lithium sulfide (Li₂S) consists of lithium ions (Li⁺) and sulfide ions (S²⁻), which are held together by ionic bonds. The other statements are either incorrect or misleading.