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

Answer 1

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