Refer to the figure below.
Does this figure accurately show how the ionic compound lithium oxide forms?
A) Yes, because it shows two atoms forming ions that attract one another.
B) Yes, because it shows how lithium and oxygen share electrons to form a bond.
C) No, because lithium should gain electrons from oxygen, not the other way around, as shown.
D) No, because oxygen has an incomplete outer shell and needs an electron from a second lithium atom.
E) No, because the figure does not show how lithium and oxygen share electrons.
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