When an atom in a reactant loses electrons, what happens to its oxidation number?

A) its oxidation number decreases

B) its oxidation number doubles

C) its oxidation number increases

D) its oxidation number stays the same

Question

Jaylynn Richardson

Chemistry

13 June, 15:40

When an atom in a reactant loses electrons, what happens to its oxidation number?

A) its oxidation number decreases

B) its oxidation number doubles

C) its oxidation number increases

D) its oxidation number stays the same

+2

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Jaliyah Sheppard · Answer 1

Remember it this way LEO GER

Lose Electron Oxidation

Gain Electron Reduced

when you lose electrons, you get oxidized and your electrons reduced so the charge goes up, the answer is C

When an atom in a reactant loses electrons, what happens to its oxidation number?A) its oxidation number decreasesB) its oxidation number doublesC) its oxidation number increasesD) its oxidation number stays the same

When an atom in a reactant loses electrons, what happens to its oxidation number?

A) its oxidation number decreases

B) its oxidation number doubles

C) its oxidation number increases

D) its oxidation number stays the same