Question

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

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.

Answers

GPT 3.5
Oxidation results in a loss of electrons, so the oxidation number increases.