Question

Which of the following is true for an element that is oxidized during a redox reaction?

Group of answer choices

It gains electrons.

It gains protons.

It loses protons.

It loses electrons.

Answer 1

D. It loses electrons

Here's how it works!

Oxidation occurs when an atom, molecule, or ion loses one or more electrons. In the process of oxidation, the oxidation state of the chemical species increases. Originally, the term was used to describe when oxygen caused electron loss in reactions. I hope that helps you!

Answer 2

It loses electrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

When an atom is oxidized in a redox reaction, it simply loses electrons and the oxidation number increases.

An oxidized atom implies that oxidation has occurred; oxidation can be defined as:

• addition of oxygen to a specie
• removal of hydrogen from a specie
• loss of electron by an atom
• increase in the oxidation number of an atom
• increase in the number of electronegative atoms surrounding an element in changing from reactants to products.