Which statement BEST describes the process of oxidation?

a

addition of hydrogen

b

loss of oxygen

c

decrease in oxidation number

d

loss of electrons

e

gain of elections.

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wandella
8 years ago

Under the definition of oxidation and reduction in terms of electron transfer, oxidation is the loss of electron while reduction is the gain of electron

adejumoemmanuel
7 months ago

it is not correct oxidation is the gaining of electrons

Bhadbunny95
7 months ago

oxidation is the loss of electron of an ion or atom

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