Why do atoms gain, lose, or share electrons?

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Atoms gain, lose, or share electrons to gain a full outer, valence shell. Since most atoms have an outer shell that isn't completely full, they will bond with other atoms or ions to gain a full valence shell.

(Side note: This is why noble gases do not bond; they already have a complete valence shell.)

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Montano1993 [528]3 years ago

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They do this in order to become more stable.
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