The atom of an element has electronic configuration 2,8,6.Does it gain two electrons or lose six electrons have the configuration of the nearest noble gas element?

Explanation

The atom has six electons in its valence shel .It is very difficult for it to lose six electrons .However it can gain two electrons from a neighbouring atom of another element .By doing so it will have the electronic configuration of nearest noble gas element argon (2,8,8).