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Can atoms lose or gain atoms to form elements?

No. Atoms of an element lose or gain electrons to form ions.


Do atoms lose protons but seldom lose or gain electrons?

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 lose or gain electrons they from?

When atoms lose or gain electrons, they form ions. These are charged particles.


Do atoms of group 2 lose or gain?

They try to lose usually.


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.


Do atoms of a covalent bond lose or gain elecrons?

do atoms of a covalent bond lose r share electrons


What is a reason for atoms to not gain lose or share electrons?

This depends on the electronegativity of atoms.


When atoms lose or gain electrons they are called what?

ion


When atoms combine what do they gain or lose?

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.


Why do you think atoms lose electrons to or gain electrons from other atoms?

to become stable


Which atoms that gain or lose an electron?

For example metals loss electrons and nonmetals gain 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.