Question

The process of oxidation involves:

• A. the addition of oxygen atoms
• B. the acceptance of electrons
• C. the release of electrons
• D. neither acceptance nor release of electrons

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A the addition of oxygen atoms
C the release of electrons

Oxidation can be described as addition of oxygen or loss of electrons or loss of hydrogen or increase in oxidation number.