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In a redox reaction, if the oxidation state of an element decreases, what is hap

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In a redox reaction, if the oxidation state of an element decreases, what is happening to that element? (2021)
  1. It is being oxidized
  2. It is being reduced
  3. It is unchanged
  4. It is ionized

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In a redox reaction, if the oxidation state of an element decreases, what is happening to that element? (2021)
  • Step 1: Understand what oxidation state means. It is a number that shows how many electrons an atom has gained, lost, or shared.
  • Step 2: Recognize that a decrease in oxidation state means the atom is losing positive charge or gaining negative charge.
  • Step 3: Realize that gaining negative charge means the atom is gaining electrons.
  • Step 4: Conclude that if an element's oxidation state decreases, it is being reduced because it is gaining electrons.
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