In electrochemistry, what does the term 'reduction' refer to?

Practice Questions

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In electrochemistry, what does the term 'reduction' refer to?
  1. Loss of electrons
  2. Gain of electrons
  3. Loss of protons
  4. Gain of protons

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In electrochemistry, what does the term 'reduction' refer to?
  • Step 1: Understand that in chemistry, reactions involve the transfer of electrons.
  • Step 2: Know that 'reduction' is a specific type of reaction.
  • Step 3: Remember that reduction means gaining electrons.
  • Step 4: Realize that when a substance gains electrons, it becomes more negative in charge.
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