The chemical name of Li3P L i 3 P is lithium phosphide. It is an ionic compound composed of lithium metal and phosphorous non-metal. The chemical bonds in Li3P L i 3 P are formed by the transfer of electrons from lithium metal to phosphorus non-metal.

What type of compound is lithium phosphide?

Lithium phosphide (Li3P) | H2Li3P+2 - PubChem.

Is lithium ionic or covalent?

Lithium is a metal so during ionic bonding, lithium loses an electron to form Li+ ion and that electron is acquired by Hydrogen to form the H- ion , so LiH is an ionic compound.