The illustration depicts the formation of an ionic chemical bond between lithium and fluorine atoms. why is the resulting compound more stable than the individual atoms?

lithium and fluoride ions are arranged in an alternating three-dimensional crystal lattice. It's not possible to really isolate a single Li-F pair in the solid state. The many positive-negative electrical attractions hold the solid together. Ionic compounds are usually solids at room temperature since these electrical attractions are quite strong.

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