Question

Which of the following correctly describes an oxidation-reduction reaction?
A.The element that is oxidized increases in electronegativity, and the element that is reduced decreases in electronegativity.
B.The element that is oxidized decreases in electronegativity, and the element that is reduced increases in electronegativity.
C.The element that is oxidized loses electrons, and the element that is reduced gains electrons.
D.The element that is oxidized gains electrons, and the element that is reduced loses electrons.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The element that is oxidized loses electrons, and the element that is reduced gains electrons.

Explanation:

When an element is oxidized, it loses electrons. But when an element is reduced, it gains electrons. However, an oxidizing agent oxidizes something else, and gets reduced, therefore gaining electrons

Answer 2

C because an element loses electrons as it undergoes oxidation. However, when an element is reduced, it obtains electrons. Redox responses are founded on this.