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1. What is meant by the term reduction ? The gain of electrons by the compounds

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Question

1. What is meant by the termreduction?

The gain of electrons by the compounds in chemical reactions.

The loss of electrons by the compounds in chemical reactions.


2.On which side of a reduction half-reaction do the electrons appear?

On the left side (reactants).

On the right side (products).


3.What is meant by the termreductant?

It is the reactant that's being reduced.

It is oxygen in any oxidation reactions.

It is the reactant that's being combined withO.

It is the reactant that's being oxidized.


4.What is meant by the termreducing agent?

The compound which gains electrons in the redox reaction.

The compound which loses electrons in the redox reaction.

The compound which gains electrons in the redox reaction.

It is oxygen in any oxidation reactions.

Explanation / Answer

1) gain of electrons 2) left side ( reactants) 3)It is the reactant that's being oxidized 4)The compound which loses electrons in the redox reaction. 100% sure of the answers Do rate