Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution - Exercises - Page 159: 4.45b

Answer

True

Work Step by Step

Oxidation is loss of electrons and Reduction is gain of electrons. If a substance is oxidized, the oxidation number on it will become more positive (since electrons are negative).
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