Select the correct answer.
The half reaction of an oxidation-reduction reaction shows that iron gains electrons. What does this electron gain mean for iron?
A. It is neutralized.
B. It is oxidized.
C. It is reduced.
D. It has dissolved.
E. It has precipitated.
Answer (2)
Iron gaining electrons in a half-reaction means it is being reduced, which is the process of decreasing its oxidation state. This indicates that iron is accepting electrons. Therefore, the correct answer is that iron is reduced. ;
Iron gaining electrons in a half-reaction means that it is undergoing reduction, which decreases its oxidation state. This process signifies that iron is accepting electrons. Therefore, the correct answer is C. It is reduced.
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