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In the reaction Pb(NO3)2 +CaCl2 -->Ca(NO3)2+PbCl2
which element loses electrons in the process?


a. oxygen
b. nitrogen
c. calcium
d. aluminum
e. no element loses electrons

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
e. no element loses electrons

This is a double-displacement (metathesis) reaction/precipitation. Oxidation states do not change: Pb is +2 before and after, Ca is +2 before and after, N remains +5 and O -2. No oxidation or reduction occurs.