Multiple Choice
Oxygen gas (O2) is one of the strongest oxidizing agents known. The explanation for this is that __________.
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Redox Reactions
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Oxidation is the _________________________, and reduction is the _________________________.
a) Gain of electrons; Loss of electrons.
b) Gain of protons; Loss of protons.
c) Loss of electrons; Gain of electrons.
d) Gain of oxygen; Loss of oxygen.
A
Gain of electrons; Loss of electrons.
B
Gain of protons; Loss of protons.
C
Loss of electrons; Gain of electrons.
D
Gain of oxygen; Loss of oxygen.
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the concept of oxidation and reduction in terms of electron transfer. Oxidation involves the loss of electrons, while reduction involves the gain of electrons.
Recall the mnemonic 'OIL RIG' which stands for 'Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain' of electrons.
Analyze the given options: 'Gain of electrons; Loss of electrons', 'Gain of protons; Loss of protons', 'Loss of electrons; Gain of electrons', and 'Gain of oxygen; Loss of oxygen'.
Identify that the correct description of oxidation and reduction is 'Loss of electrons; Gain of electrons'.
Recognize that the other options do not accurately describe the electron transfer process involved in oxidation and reduction.
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