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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

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  1. 13 June, 15:42
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    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
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