Here's why:
* Lithium (Li) is a metal in group 1 of the periodic table, meaning it has a +1 charge when it forms an ion.
* Sulfur (S) is a nonmetal in group 16 of the periodic table, meaning it has a -2 charge when it forms an ion.
* To achieve a neutral compound, you need two lithium ions (+1 each) to balance the charge of one sulfide ion (-2).