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During a redox reaction, the term reduction refers to
the gain of electrons.
the loss of electrons.
the gain of protons.
the loss of protons.
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The gain of electrons.
(Recall the mnemonic OIL RIG: Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain — referring to electrons.)
(Recall the mnemonic OIL RIG: Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain — referring to electrons.)
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