d
a chemical reaction involving the transfer of electrons from one reactant to another
This phrase best describes a redox reaction, which stands for "reduction-oxidation" reaction. In these reactions, the oxidation states of atoms are changed due to the transfer of electrons between them. One reactant is oxidized (loses electrons) and the other is reduced (gains electrons).
Which phrase best describes a redox reaction?
a
a chemical reaction involving the burning of a metal in the presence of oxygen
b
a chemical reaction resulting in the sharing of valence electrons
c
a chemical reaction resulting in a compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces
d
a chemical reaction involving the transfer of electrons from one reactant to another
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