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

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In a redox reaction, if the oxidation state of an element decreases, what is it undergoing? (2021)
  1. Oxidation
  2. Reduction
  3. Neutralization
  4. Decomposition

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In a redox reaction, if the oxidation state of an element decreases, what is it undergoing? (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: Know 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 gaining electrons.
  • Step 4: Remember that the process of gaining electrons is called reduction.
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