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Question 832 of 991 in Principles of Chemistry

Electrolysis and redox

1 mark · Easy

State what is meant by: reduction, in terms of electron transfer.

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Reduction means gaining electrons.

Also accept: The gain of electrons.

Common mistakes: Reduction is loss of electrons.

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B1 · 1 mark · States reduction is gain of electrons.

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Reduction means gain of electrons.

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