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In a redox reaction, if the oxidation number of an element increases, what happe

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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

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In a redox reaction, if the oxidation number of an element increases, what happens to that element? (2020)
  • Step 1: Understand what oxidation number means. It is a way to keep track of how many electrons an atom has gained or lost.
  • Step 2: Recognize that an increase in oxidation number means the atom is losing electrons.
  • Step 3: Remember that losing electrons is called oxidation.
  • Step 4: Conclude that if the oxidation number of an element increases, that element is being oxidized.
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