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(a)
Interpretation: Identify the following as an oxidation or a reduction:
Concept Introduction: Oxidation is the gain of electrons and reduction is the loss of electrons.
(b)
Interpretation: Identify the following as an oxidation or a reduction:
Concept Introduction: Oxidation is the gain of electrons and reduction is the loss of electrons.
(c)
Interpretation: Identify the following as an oxidation or a reduction:
Concept Introduction: Oxidation is the gain of electrons and reduction is the loss of electrons.
(d)
Interpretation: Identify the following as an oxidation or a reduction:
Concept Introduction: Oxidation is the gain of electrons and reduction is the loss of electrons.
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