What is oxidation? Choose the best answer.

A) the loss of electrons
B) the reaction with oxygen
C) the reduction of oxygen
D) the gaining of electrons
E) the addition of an electron to the valence shell

A

oxidation is when an element looses electrons when it bonds, creating a positive charge


you really should know this, at the very least you should know oxidation and reduction, even if you confuse them the answer is in the choices

this is a good way to choose an answer you are unsure of on standaridized tests...

so, you know enough that it isn't B or C (you really should know this)

that leaves A D & E

well...D & E cant be the answer because they are essentially the same answer

that leaves A

Remember this with LEO goes GER

Lose Electrons Oxidation

This forms a Cation

Gain Electrons Reduction

This forms an Anion

The answer is A

Hope this helps

oxidation means loss of electrons i.e option A