Which of the following defines a process in which an atom or an ion loses electron(s)?

Reduction

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Oxidation

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Cation

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Anion

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Solution

The correct option is B
Oxidation

In the electronic concept, oxidation is defined as a process in which an atom or an ion loses electron(s).

$Z n - 2 e^{-} \to Z n^{2 +}$

Oxidation is also defined as a chemical process which involves the addition of oxygen or removal of hydrogen.

$C + O_{2} \to C O_{2}$

$H_{2} S + C l_{2} \to 2 H C l + S$

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Reduction is the process in which an atom or group of atoms loses one or more electron

Oxidation is the process in which an atom or a group of atoms taking part in a chemical reaction loses one or more electron.

Reduction is the process in which an atom (or ion) donates an electron or hydrogen ion reducing its oxidation number.

A u^{3 +}

A u

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