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In an oxygen-transfer reaction, which substance is reduced?
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MCQ
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practice
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Topic
Reactivity of metals
Question
- A. The substance that gains oxygen
- B. The substance that loses oxygen
- C. The substance that gains electrons
- D. The substance that loses electrons
Answer
The substance that gains oxygen
Explanation
Reduction is defined as the gain of oxygen in a reaction, making the substance that gains oxygen the one that is reduced.
Common mistake
Oxidation and Reduction Confusion
Students often confuse oxidation with reduction, thinking that oxidation involves gaining oxygen instead of losing electrons.
Remember that oxidation is defined as the loss of electrons, while reduction is the gain of electrons. Focus on the electron transfer process to clarify these concepts.
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