In a redox reaction, if the oxidation number of an element increases, what happens to that element? (2020)

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In a redox reaction, if the oxidation number of an element increases, what happens to that element? (2020)
  1. It is oxidized
  2. It is reduced
  3. It remains unchanged
  4. It forms a compound

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Q: In a redox reaction, if the oxidation number of an element increases, what happens to that element? (2020)
Solution: An increase in oxidation number indicates that the element is losing electrons, which means it is being oxidized.
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