A stable electron configuration.
Stable I think.
Atoms with eight valence electrons usually do not gain or lose electrons. Atoms with one, two, or three valence electrons will lose electrons.
Ions do not share electrons with other atoms. Ions are formed when atoms gain or lose electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. Positive ions (cations) lose electrons, while negative ions (anions) gain electrons.
When atoms lose or gain electrons, they form ions. These are charged particles.
Atoms typically do not lose protons because that would change the identity of the element. Instead, atoms can lose or gain electrons to form ions with a different charge. Protons are not generally lost by atoms in chemical reactions.
When atoms combine to form molecules, they can gain, lose, or share electrons in order to achieve a stable electron configuration. This process allows atoms to fill their outermost electron shell and attain a more stable, lower energy state.
No. Atoms of an element lose or gain electrons to form ions.
Atoms lose or gain electrons in order to achieve a stable electron configuration, usually with a full outer energy level. Atoms with fewer electrons than a full outer level will lose electrons to achieve a more stable configuration, while atoms with more electrons than a full outer level will gain electrons to reach stability. This process allows atoms to achieve the same electron configuration as noble gases, which are known for their stability.
Atoms can gain or lose electrons to become charged particles called ions. When atoms gain electrons, they become negatively charged ions, while atoms that lose electrons become positively charged ions. This transfer of electrons allows atoms to achieve a more stable state by filling their outer electron shell.
When atoms lose and gain electrons, an ionic bond will form. When atoms share electrons, a covalent bond will form.
to become stable
Some atoms lose electrons, some gain electrons, and some share electrons depending on what elements are involved and what compound is forming.