Question

Oxidation is the:

• A. removal of an electron
• B. removal of a non-metal
• C. addition of an electron
• D. addition of a metal atom

Answer 1

The correct option is A

removal of an electron

The explanation for the correct option:

option(A)

• Oxidation occurs when electrons are removed from a chemical species as there is an increase in the oxidation state.

The explanation for the incorrect option:

option(B)

• Removal of any nonmetal or hydrogen results in reduction.

option(C)

• The addition of electrons results in the formation of anion which is a reduction process.

option(D)

• Reduction is the addition of hydrogen or any metal atom into a chemical species.

Thus, option(A) is the correct one.