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The gain of electrons is called

a. oxidation
b. reduction
c. electrochemistry.
d. half-reaction.

User Ron Cemer
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The answer to your question is B) Reduction

- Reduction is when you have a gain in electrons while the oxidation numbers decrease. Please keep in mind that oxidation is the act of losing electrons while reduction is where you gain electrons. The answer choices C & D do not fit into the question.

With that being said, we may conclude that B) Reduction is the correct answer choice.

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It will most definitely to it extended e vantage be letter A Oxidation
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