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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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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?

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Do atoms lose and gain electrons when a new substance is forming?

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Do ion share electrons with other atoms?

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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.


When atoms lose or gain electrons they from?

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When atoms combine what do they gain or lose?

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Do atoms lose protons but seldom lose or gain electrons?

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Do Covalent bonds do not gain or lose electrons?

That is correct. Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms rather than the transfer of electrons, as seen in ionic bonds. The atoms involved in a covalent bond share electrons in order to achieve a more stable electron configuration.