Which of the following is a simple definition of reduction?
the loss of electrons
the gain of electrons
an agent that oxidizes something
an agent that reduces something

Gain of electrons

Explanation:

The following are typical characteristics of rdeuction:

1. It involves the removal of oxygen from a specie

2. Addition of Hydrogen to a specie

3. Decrease in oxidation number of an atom

4. Decrease in the number of electronegative atoms surrounding an element in changing from reactants to products.

A reducing agent is one that undergoes oxidation. It is an electron donor.

Oxidising agent undergoes reduction in a reaction. It is an electron acceptor.

answer is B for blood homie ;-)

Explanation:

the correct answer is b. a strong acid completely dissociates to its ions when dissolved in water. completely dissociates to and ions. a is incorrect because does not fully ionize to and ions and some remain as the compound . c and d are incorrect because, and do not fall into the category of bronsted lowry acids. a bronsted lowry acid is a proton donor and since both molecules do not have a proton to donate they are not bronsted lowry acids. likewise,   if we use the lewis acid definition, they cannot be acids. a lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor. both and have a complete octet so can not accept any electrons which disqualifies them as acids.

d

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