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In redox reactions, _____________ occurs when electrons are lost by a molecule. ______________ occurs when electrons are gained by another molecule.

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Oxidation, Reduction

Step-by-step explanation:

A redox reaction is a short form for reduction-oxidation.

Reduction is a term which means that electron is gained while oxidation is a term which means that electron Is lost.

The species that gain electron is known as the oxidizing agent while the species losing electrons is known as the reducing agent

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