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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why must the number of electrons lost equal the number of electrons gained in every redox reaction? Use 3 – 4 sentences in your own words to address this question. free me of this againy of this last question plz @abb0t @girlover

OpenStudy (abb0t):

You cannot lose something and not gain anything back. Conservation of energy.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what???

OpenStudy (abb0t):

To maintain charge neutrality. like i said previously, keep in mind that NO matter is created or destroyed. In a similar sense to balancing regular equations, they must follow the law of conservation of mass.

OpenStudy (dan815):

im sorry

OpenStudy (anonymous):

abb0t you da best

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