Reduction involves Question 6 options: only a gain of electrons both a gain of electrons and a decrease in oxidation number only a loss of electrons only a decrease in oxidation number
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Contrast oxidation and reduction. A. Oxidation involves the loss of elections while reduction involves the gain of electrons. B. Both oxidation and reduction involve the gain of electrons. C. Both oxidation and reduction involve the loss of electrons. D. Oxidation involves the gain of electrons while reduction involves the loss of electrons.
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Reduction is a reaction which results in a loss of electrons and a decrease in positive charge of the atom or ion.
Reduction involves A. increase of B. decrease of C. independence of D. no change in oxidation number.
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