Question

Why must oxidation be accompanied by a reduction?

A. The species being oxidized shares electron(s) with the species that is reduced
B. The species being oxidized takes electron(s) from some other
C. Electrons can be given up to free space. species being oxidized must transfer electron(s) to some othen
D. Electrons cannot just be given up to free space.

Answer 1

Alphabet:B. the species being oxidized takes electron from some other

Answer 2

A

Step-by-step explanation:

because the species being oxidized shares electrons with the species that is reduced.making the oxidized element positively charged and the reduced element negatively charged.

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