Question

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.
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Answer 1

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

Answer 2

what???

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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