Differences Between Oxidation and Reduction
Which of the following best describes the difference between oxidation and reduction?
AOxidation involves the loss of electrons from a substance, whereas reduction involves the gain of electrons.
BReduction involves the loss of electrons from a substance, whereas oxidation involves the gain of electrons.
COxidation occurs when the total number of electrons in a reaction increases, whereas reduction occurs when the total number of electrons decreases.
DReduction occurs when the total number of electrons in a reaction increases, whereas oxidation occurs when the total number of electrons decreases.