In a redox reaction, if the oxidation state of an element increases, what happen

Practice Questions

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In a redox reaction, if the oxidation state of an element increases, what happens to that element? (2021)
  1. It is oxidized
  2. It is reduced
  3. It remains unchanged
  4. It forms a compound

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In a redox reaction, if the oxidation state of an element increases, what happens to that element? (2021)
  • Step 1: Understand what oxidation state means. It is a number that shows how many electrons an atom has gained or lost.
  • Step 2: Recognize that an increase in oxidation state means the atom has lost electrons.
  • Step 3: Remember that losing electrons is called oxidation.
  • Step 4: Conclude that if the oxidation state of an element increases, that element is oxidized.
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