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OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

In oxidation-reduction reactions, what best describes the species that is oxidized? A. It loses protons. B. It loses electrons. C. It gains electrons. D. It gains protons.

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

@aaronq it loses protons right?

OpenStudy (aaronq):

protons are present in the nucleus and they don't directly participate in any chemical reaction, electrons are what is being exchanged.

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

@aaronq ohhh so it loses electrons?

OpenStudy (aaronq):

yes

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

@aaronq thanks for explaining it :)

OpenStudy (aaronq):

no probs!

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