You're right to be confused! It seems like there's a contradiction in the statement. Atoms with weak electronegativity don't have a strong attractive force for electrons.

Here's the breakdown:

* Electronegativity: This is a measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons towards itself when it's part of a chemical bond. A high electronegativity means a strong attraction for electrons, while low electronegativity means a weaker attraction.

* Lithium (Li): Lithium has a very low electronegativity, meaning it doesn't attract electrons very strongly.

* Why does Lithium lose electrons? Lithium, despite its weak electronegativity, *readily loses* its outermost electron to become a positively charged ion (Li⁺). This happens because:

* Its single outer electron is far from the nucleus: This makes it easier to remove.

* It wants to achieve a stable electron configuration: By losing its outer electron, lithium achieves the same electron configuration as the noble gas helium, which is extremely stable.

In summary: While Lithium has a weak electronegativity, it's more likely to lose electrons than to gain them. This loss of electrons is due to its desire to reach a stable electron configuration, not because it has a strong attraction for electrons.