Oxidation Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

Oxidation is

• A) the gain of oxygen by a cell.
• B) the loss of electrons from an atom or molecule.
• C) the loss of oxygen from a cell.
• D) the gain of electrons by an atom or molecule.
• E) the loss of protons by an atom or molecule.

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