Which of the following statements is(are)true? Oxidation and reduction
A)cannot occur independently of each other
B)accompany all chemical changes
C)describe the loss and gain of electron(s),respectively
D)result in a change in the oxidation states of the species involved
E)A,C,and D

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Option A is false, oxidation and reduction can occur independently of each other. 
Option B is false as well, not all chemical changes involve oxidation and reduction. 
Option C is true, oxidation refers to the loss of electrons while reduction refers to the gain of electrons. 
Option D is also true, oxidation and reduction result in a change in the oxidation states of the species involved. Therefore, options A, B, C, and D are not all correct, only options C and D are correct. Thus, option E is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Statements Is(are)true? Oxidation and Reduction