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Atoms gain, share, or lose electrons to try and become more stable. Atoms will gain, share, or lose electrons until they have a stable 8 valence electrons in their outer shell which is called an octet, which is stated in the octet rule. See the attached links for information on the octet rule.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoBecause they don't have a full outer shell of electrons, 2,8,8,18
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Do atoms join by a covalent bond do not gain or lose electrons?
they share electrons
DOES platinum gain lose or share electrons?
Since platinum is a metal it will tend to lose electrons.
Hat are charged particles the form when atoms gain or lose electrons?
What are charged particles that form when atoms gain or lose electrons
Which of the following statements are true about whether atoms tend to 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.
Do Covalent bonds do not gain or lose electrons?
Covalent bonds do not gain or lose electrons, but rather share electrons.
What chemical bond occurs when atoms lose gain or share electrons?
When atoms lose and gain electrons, an ionic bond will form. When atoms share electrons, a covalent bond will form.
When molecules are formed atoms share or loose electrons?
To form a molecule, atoms can share, lose, and gain electrons
What is a reason for atoms to not gain lose or share electrons?
This depends on the electronegativity of atoms.
Do atoms join by a covalent bond do not gain or lose electrons?
they share electrons
Do atoms lose and gain electrons when a new substance is forming?
Some atoms lose electrons, some gain electrons, and some share electrons depending on what elements are involved and what compound is forming.
Do atoms of a covalent bond lose or gain elecrons?
do atoms of a covalent bond lose r share electrons
Do atoms lose protons but seldom lose or gain electrons?
No. Atoms can gain and lose electrons but seldom gain or lose protons.
What does atoms tend to gain lose or share electrons so as to have 8 electrons?
A completely filled shell of electrons has 8 electrons.
What happen to carbon atoms valence electrons when it bonds with other atoms?
Atoms gain lose or share valence electrons in a way that makes the atoms more stable
When atoms lose or gain electrons they from?
When atoms lose or gain electrons, they form ions. These are charged particles.
When atoms combine what do they gain or lose?
They gain or lose electrons, while the atoms combine.
DOES platinum gain lose or share electrons?
Since platinum is a metal it will tend to lose electrons.
