Question

Do atom of all all element exist as independent atoms what happens under the following condition
1) the gain of electrons by atoms
2) the loss of electron buy atoms​

Answer 1

When an atom gains/loses an electron, the atom becomes charged, and is called an ion.

● Gaining an electron results in a negative charge, so the atom is an anion.

● Losing an electron results in a positive charge, so atom ion is a cation.