The Difference Between an Oxidation Reaction and a Reduction Reaction

question 50

Multiple Choice

The difference between an oxidation reaction and a reduction reaction is that oxidation is the __________ and reduction is the __________.

• A) loss of electrons; gain of electrons
• B) gain of electrons; loss of electrons
• C) loss of protons; gain of protons
• D) gain of protons; loss of protons

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