Electrons are getting added to an element Y :
is Y getting oxidized or reduced?

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Addition of electron means reduction therefore y is getting reduced.

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Electrons are getting added to an element Y :is Y getting oxidized or reduced?

Addition of electron means reduction therefore y is getting reduced.

Electrons are getting added to an element Y :
is Y getting oxidized or reduced?