When an atom reacts chemically and gains one or more electrons, it is said to have been ?

Catalyzed

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Oxidized

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Reduced

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Decomposed

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Solution

The correct option is C Reduced
The gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion is known as reduction and the atom which gains electrons is said to be reduced.

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