No, atoms of the halogen family elements typically gain one electron when they react.

Here's why:

* Halogens are in Group 17 (VIIA) of the periodic table.

* They have seven valence electrons (electrons in their outermost shell).

* To achieve a stable octet configuration (like noble gases), they need one more electron.

* Therefore, halogens tend to gain one electron to form a negative ion with a charge of -1.

For example, chlorine (Cl) gains one electron to become a chloride ion (Cl⁻).

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