Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

by Tro, Nivaldo J.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 032191029X

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 16 - Oxidation and Reduction - Exercises - Questions - Page 602: 3

Answer

The loss of electrons results in oxidation. The gain of electrons is reduction.

Work Step by Step

An increase in oxidation state is the definition of oxidation. A decrease is reduction.

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