Question

In a chemical reaction, an iron atom became the ion Fe2+. What happened to the iron atom?
A. It lost electrons and was oxidized.
B. It lost electrons and was reduced.
C. It gained electrons and was oxidized.
D. It gained electrons and was reduced.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

\[Fe \rightarrow Fe^\left( 2+ \right)+2e^-\]
Did the elemental iron lose or gain electrons to become an iron ion?

Answer 3

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Answer 4

A.

Answer 5

Use this mnemonic to help you:

OIL RIG

Oxidation is Loss (of electrons)
Reduction is Gain (of electrons)