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kondor19780726 [428]
3 years ago
12

Why do atoms gain, lose, or share electrons?

Biology
2 answers:
Mnenie [13.5K]3 years ago
6 0
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.)

Hope this helps!
Montano1993 [528]3 years ago
4 0
They do this in order to become more stable.
Hope this helps :).
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