Which of the following statements are true about whether atoms tend to gain or lose electrons?

A. Atoms with eight valence electrons usually do not gain or lose electrons.
B. Atoms with one, two, or three valence electrons will lose electrons.
C. Atoms with four valence electrons will always gain electrons.
D. Atoms with five, six, or seven valence electrons will lose electrons.

Question

Which of the following statements are true about whether atoms tend to gain or lose electrons?

 		A.	Atoms with eight valence electrons usually do not gain or lose electrons.
 		B.	Atoms with one, two, or three valence electrons will lose electrons.
 		C.	Atoms with four valence electrons will always gain electrons.
 		D.	Atoms with five, six, or seven valence electrons will lose electrons.