Question

A molecule that is _____ loses electrons, and a molecule that is _____ gains electrons. oxidized; reduced negative; positive reduced; oxidized weak; polar None of the other answer options is correct.

Answer 1

Oxidized, and reduced

Step-by-step explanation:

The acronym LEO, and GER may be helpful, or think of a specific example (such as a copper 2+ ion being reduced into copper).
Loose
Electron
Oxidization

Gain
Electron
Reduction

from this, we know that a molecule which looses electrons is being oxidized, and a molecule that gains electrons is being reduced.