Electron transfer reactions are termed oxidation-__________ reactions.

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Electron transfer reactions involve the transfer of electrons from one molecule to another. The molecule that loses electrons is oxidized, while the molecule that gains electrons is reduced. Therefore, electron transfer reactions are often referred to as oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions. In this case, the question is asking for the term used to describe the molecule that gains electrons, which is reduction. Therefore, the answer is B) reduction.

Electron Transfer Reactions Are Termed Oxidation-__________ Reactions