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Which of the following is a definition of reduction? a. Reduction is the gain of BOTH electrons AND oxygen. b. Reduction is the loss of electrons. c. Reduction is the gain of electrons. d. Reduction is the gain of oxygen.

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Answer: Option C) Reduction is the gain of electrons.

Explanation:

Reduction is a process involving a gain of electron(s), while oxidation involves a loss of electron(s).

Thus, an oxidizing agent is a substance that accepts electron(s) and become reduced, while a reducing agent is a substance that donates electron(s) and so becomes oxidized.

Thus, reduction is the gain of electron(s)

A response when the oxidation condition shifts by repositioning or obtaining the electrons is called a redox reaction. Redox reaction can be of combination, displacement or combustion etc types.

The correct answer is:

Option C) Reduction is the gain of electrons.

This can be explained as:

  • The process when an atom, molecule or ion acquires an electron is called reduction.

  • While in the Redox reaction when the atom relinquishes an electron is called oxidation.

  • The agents of redox like oxidising agent are the substances or chemicals that obtain the electron and themselves gets decreased.

  • While the agents that contribute the electrons and become oxidised is called reducing chemicals.

Therefore in reduction, an electron is obtained.

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