What Is a Reduction

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is a reduction?

• A)the gain of electrons
• B)the reduction of the number of electrons
• C)the loss of an electron from the valence shell
• D)the reaction of oxygen with a reductant
• E)the formation of red compounds in the presence of an oxidant

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