Which statement describes the process of oxidation?(1 point)

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Oxidation results in a gain of electrons, so the oxidation number increases.
Oxidation results in a gain of electrons, so the oxidation number increases.

Oxidation results in a loss of electrons, so the oxidation number increases.
Oxidation results in a loss of electrons, so the oxidation number increases.

Oxidation results in a gain of electrons, so the oxidation number decreases.
Oxidation results in a gain of electrons, so the oxidation number decreases.

Oxidation results in a loss of electrons, so the oxidation number decreases.

Answer 1

Oxidation results in a loss of electrons, so the oxidation number increases.