Question

_____ is the complete or partial loss of electrons or the gain of oxygen.
a. reduction
b. oxidation
c. half-reaction
d. redox

Answer 1

The correct answer among the choices given is option A. Reduction is the complete or partial loss of electrons or the gain of oxygen. The gain of the electrons results a change in the oxidation state or the charge. The substance that loses electrons is called the reducing agent.

Answer 2

loss of electrons or the gain of oxyegen is oxidation

gain of electrons or the loss of oxyegen is reduction

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