Would Tungsten Gain or Lose Electrons?

Nitrogen can gain 3 electrons to form the nitride ion Iodine gains 1 electron to form the iodide anion. Tungsten loses electrons - variable number- it is a transition metal.

How many electrons does tungsten gain or lose?

Nitrogen is a non metal and will gain an electron. iodine is a non metal and will gain an electron. Nitrogen typically gains three tungsten is a metal and we'll lose electrons.

Does tungsten expect to gain electrons?

It is a non metal and has 3 valence electrons to obtain inert gas configuration so it accepts 3 electrons and obtains neon configuration . ... As it is a metal it loses the electrons . (c) Tungsten, also known as wolfram, is a chemical element with symbol W and atomic number 74.