In forming compounds, atoms are engaged in either gaining or losing electrons. They may also share electrons, but that is also a form of gaining or losing electrons.
Losing or gaining electrons is known as ionization, a process that occurs when an atom gains or loses electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. Atoms tend to lose or gain electrons to achieve a full outer shell, following the octet rule. This process forms ions, which are electrically charged particles.
metallic bond
either by losing, gaining or sharing electrons.
Common valences are 5 or 3.
Chemical bonds can be only produced by gaining, losing or sharing electrons. If a compound is formed by losing or gaining electrons, it is called an ionic bond and if by sharing electrons, it is called a covalent bond.
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Oxidation: losing electrons Reduction: gaining electrons OIL RIG (oxidation is losing-reduction is gaining) ^ helpful memory tool.
In forming compounds, atoms are engaged in either gaining or losing electrons. They may also share electrons, but that is also a form of gaining or losing electrons.
An atom can become an ion by losing electrons. It can accomplish the same thing by gaining electrons.
by gaining or losing electrons.
If you meant the opposite of oxidation, that would be "reduction". Oxidation is the act of losing an electron, while reduction is the act of gaining an electron.
Electrons
Ionic bonding.
No - by losing electrons
Losing or gaining electrons is known as ionization, a process that occurs when an atom gains or loses electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. Atoms tend to lose or gain electrons to achieve a full outer shell, following the octet rule. This process forms ions, which are electrically charged particles.
An atom can become positively charged by losing an electron, resulting in more protons than electrons. Conversely, an atom can become negatively charged by gaining an electron, which creates an excess of electrons compared to protons.