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What kinds of atoms tend to gain electrons

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Atom with a vacant orbital tend to gain electrons like Fluorine, Chlorine as they have only 1 vacant electron

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User Andrew Rutter
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Atoms that tend to gain electron the most are nonmetal atoms and helium is an exception. XD :)
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