Question

Identify the correct statements out of the following:

a. Reduction is the loss of electrons by an atom or ion.
b. Oxidation is the gain of electrons by an atom or ion.
c. Oxidation is the loss of electrons by an atom or ion.
d. Oxidation and reduction always occur simultaneously.

• A. a, b
• B. a only
• C. c only
• D. c, d

Answer 1

The correct option is D c, d

Reduction is the gain of electrons by an atom or an ion. Oxidation is the loss of electrons by an atom or an ion. Reduction and oxidation always occur in pairs, simultaneously.