That depends on the atom. But the basic rule is that the atoms on the left of the Periodic Table lose valence electrons in reactions, and the ones on the right gain electrons. This is because an atom always wants full outer shells.
The atoms on the very right already have full shells, and don't react with anything. These are called noble gases (they're too noble to be with other atoms, get it? :P). The ones on the very left (alkali metals) only have 1 valence electron, so for them it's easier to give away an electron to make their outer shell full. The atoms on the second right (halogens) need 1 electron, so they easily get one in a reaction.
NaCl (sodium chloride) is a good example. Here the sodium (Na) atom has one more than it needs, and chlorine (Cl) needs one more. They work perfect together, and together they make the salt that you have in your kitchen :)
Only when prompted to react with another. I don't know a lot about chemistry but i know that there is a reactivity scale and if one atom is less reactive than the other, there will be no reaction and thus, no loss or gain of electrons. So yes and no.
they most commonly lose electrons:)
What are charged particles that form when atoms gain or lose electrons
Atoms with eight valence electrons usually do not gain or lose electrons. Atoms with one, two, or three valence electrons will lose electrons.
they share electrons
Uranium loose electrons becoming a cation.
Ions
No. Atoms can gain and lose electrons but seldom gain or lose protons.
When atoms lose or gain electrons, they form ions. These are charged particles.
They gain or lose electrons, while the atoms combine.
What are charged particles that form when atoms gain or lose electrons
No. Atoms of an element lose or gain electrons to form ions.
Atoms with eight valence electrons usually do not gain or lose electrons. Atoms with one, two, or three valence electrons will lose electrons.
When atoms lose and gain electrons, an ionic bond will form. When atoms share electrons, a covalent bond will form.
Cations form when atoms lose electrons, they gain a positive charge as a result.
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.
An ionic bond.
se and sometimes gain electrons. Atoms with eight valence electrons do not easily lose electrons