Question

During ionization metals lose electrons, this change can be called :

• A. Oxidation
• B. Reduction
• C. Redox
• D. Displacement

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Oxidation

Step 1 Definition

• The process by which the molecules or atoms or ions lose electrons is called the oxidation reaction.
• It can also be defined as the process by which the atoms or ions or molecules increase their oxidation state.
• The oxidation state is the total number of electrons that an atom gains and loses for forming chemical bonds.

Step 2 Correct option

During ionization, metals lose electrons, this change can be called oxidation.

So, Option A is correct.