Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Redox

Redox — practice question

Which statement concerning reactants in redox reactions is correct?

  • AAn oxidising agent donates electrons, and a reducing agent accepts electrons.
  • BWhen one element gains electrons, the oxidation number of a different element increases.
  • CWhen the oxidation number of one element increases, a different element gains oxygen.
  • DWhen the oxidation number of one element increases, a different element loses electrons.

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