Consider the reaction: Ca(s) + 2H₂O(l) $\rightarrow$ Ca(OH)₂(aq) + H₂(g) Which of the following statements is correct?

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In the given reaction, calcium (Ca) is going from a neutral state to a state where it has lost electrons and becomes Ca(OH)2, which has a +2 oxidation state. This means that calcium is losing electrons and is being oxidized. Therefore, option E, "Calcium is oxidized," is the correct choice.

Consider the Reaction: Ca(s) + 2H2O(l) →\rightarrow→ Ca(OH)2(aq) + H2(g) Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

Consider the Reaction: Ca(s) + 2H₂O(l) $\rightarrow$ Ca(OH)₂(aq) + H₂(g) Which of the Following Statements Is Correct