Which Change Does Not Indicate a Reduction

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which change does not indicate a reduction?

• A) decrease in oxidation number
• B) gain of electrons
• C) electrons as reactants
• D) reactant acting as a reducing agent
• E) pure oxygen becoming oxide ion

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