If an element goes from an oxidation number of +2

In a redox reaction, why does an element’s oxidation number decrease?A. An element’s oxidation number decreases because it
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is the oxidation number for platinum larger than the oxidation number for osmium?The oxidation number of any element is zero;
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2Al+3H2SO4--> Al2(SO4)3+3H2a.)determine the oxidation number of each element in both the reaction and products of this
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What is the oxidation number of Iron (Fe) in each of the questions below?Column A 1. The oxidation number of Fe in the compound
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Match the oxidation number of the element Phosphorous (P) in the following compounds. Use the rules for assigning oxidation
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Look at the single replacement reaction below. Use the rules to assign oxidation numbers to each element in the reaction. Choose
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When an atom in a reactant gains electrons, what happens to its oxidation number?A. Its oxidation number decreases. B. Its
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When an atom in a reactant loses electrons, what happens to its oxidation number?A. Its oxidation number decreases. B. Its
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Which statements below correctly describes the process of reduction in a redox reaction. Choose the 2 correct statements.a
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Occurs when the oxidation number of an element decreases in chemical reactionOxidation Reduction
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