Which change takes place in the process of reduction?

Regents Chemistry Exam August 2024 Question 26

26 Which change takes place in the process of reduction?

(1) A neutron is lost.

(2) A neutron is gained.

(3) An electron is lost.

(4) An electron is gained.

Solution:

You can memorize this mnemonic for the reduction and oxidation. OIl RIG

OIL = oxidation is loss of electrons

RIG = reduction is gain of electrons

Choice 4 is the correct answer choice

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