Asked by ruth

Which phrase is the best definition of reduction?
Responses

loss of oxygen by a molecule
loss of oxygen by a molecule

gain of electrons by an atom
gain of electrons by an atom

transfer of equal amounts of electrons between atoms
transfer of equal amounts of electrons between atoms

loss of electrons by an atom

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
"gain of electrons by an atom"

Explanation: Reduction is the gain of electrons (GER: gain electrons = reduction), while oxidation is loss of electrons.