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In a redox reaction, oxidation involves:

Answer: Loss of electrons.

  • A Gain of electrons
  • B Gain of protons
  • C No net change
  • D Loss of electrons

Correct answer: D. Loss of electrons

Explanation: Oxidation is loss of electrons (increase in oxidation number); reduction is gain of electrons.

Electron Transfer: Zn + Cu²⁺ → Zn²⁺ + CuZnloses 2e⁻OXIDISED (Zn → Zn²⁺)2e⁻Cu²⁺gains 2e⁻REDUCED (Cu²⁺ → Cu)Zn = reducing agentCu²⁺ = oxidising agent

Electron transfer in a redox reaction: zinc loses electrons (oxidised, acts as reducing agent) and copper(II) ions gain those same electrons (reduced, acts as oxidising agent).

Concept context

Master electron transfer in chemistry: assign oxidation states, balance half-reactions, identify oxidising and reducing agents, and connect redox to everyday reactions.

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