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When less than half of the outer energy level is filled!

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An atom will give up an electron when it is more stable by achieving a full outer electron shell. This typically occurs when the atom is in an ionic bond or is trying to achieve a more stable electron configuration.

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An atom will give up an electron only to complete the most outer shell of electrons.

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