Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 2 - Chemical Principles - Study Questions - Review - Page 50: 3a

Answer

Ionic

Work Step by Step

In an ionic bond, an electron is transferred from one atom to the other. Since $Li^+$ has a +1 charge and $Cl^-$ has a -1 charge, it follows that the bond between these two is an ionic bond.
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