When one atom losses an electron and another atom simultaneously gains one, what has taken place is called _____.

Question

When one atom losses an electron and another atom simultaneously gains one, what has taken place is called  _____.

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The process described in the question is a redox (reduction-oxidation) reaction, where one atom (the reducing agent) loses an electron and thus is oxidized, while another atom (the oxidizing agent) gains an electron and is reduced. Therefore, the best choice is B. The other options, such as synthesis or metabolism, do not accurately describe the process of electron transfer between atoms.

When One Atom Losses an Electron and Another Atom Simultaneously