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When a sample of ca(s) loses 1 mole of electrons in a reaction with a sample of o2(g) the oxygen?

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Gains 1 mole of electrons

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The reaction involved in present case is:

Net Reaction: Ca + 1/2 O2 → CaO. ..................(1)

In terms of oxidation and reduction, the reaction can be shown at

Oxidation: Ca → Ca2+ + 2e- .................(2)
Reduction: 1/2O2 + 2e- → O2-...................(3)

From, reaction 1 it can be seen that 1 mol of Ca reacts with 1/2 mol of O2 to form 1 mol of CaO.

From, reaction 2 it can be seen that 1 mol of Ca, generates 2 mol of e-.

Thus, when 1/2 mol of Ca is used in reaction, it will lose 1 mol of electrons.
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