The loss of one or more electrons from an atom is called a. oxidation c. electrochemistry b. reduction d. half-reaction

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Krutssss · Answer 1 · 2017-12-23T14:04:00+0000

Answer: a. oxidation

Step-by-step explanation:

Oxidation reaction is defined as the reaction in which a substance looses its electrons. The oxidation state of the substance increases.

$X\rightarrow X^(n+)+ne^-$

Electrochemistry is the branch of science which deals with the interconversion of electrical and chemical changes in the systems.

Reduction reaction is defined as the reaction in which a substance gains electrons. The oxidation state of the substance gets reduced.

$X^(n+)+ne^-\rightarrow X$

Half reaction is a reaction of oxidation or reduction occurring in anodic half or cathodic half of the cell. It could be oxidation or reduction.