A reaction in which an element's oxidation number decreases shows that…

Question

A reaction in which an element's oxidation number decreases shows that it has undergone:

Accepted Answer

C. Reduction

1. Gaining electrons lowers the oxidation number.
2. That change has a standard name.
3. It is reduction.
_Source: OpenStax Chemistry 2e, Chapter 17, Electrochemistry._

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Reflection

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Refraction

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Oxidation

A reaction in which an element's oxidation number decreases shows that it has undergone:

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