Based on the periodic table shown above, elements in which of the following groups are the poorest conductors of elect

The semi conductors I think now I know noble gases are good at conduction since they are neon signs and what not.

It won't lose or gain electrons if it's a covalent bond it shares the electrons with another atom or atoms. if it is an ionic bond it will lose the 3 electrons on the outer shell and become a positively charged ion.  credit goes to @sunshinebaby of answers.yahoo.com.