Which of the following describes an oxidation reaction?
A)gain of electrons or loss of H
B)loss of electrons or gain of hydrogen
C)gain of electrons or gain of oxygen
D)loss of electrons or gain of oxygen
E)loss of electrons or loss of oxygen

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Oxidation is the loss of electrons, so choice D (loss of electrons) is the correct answer. In addition, during oxidation, oxygen is often gained or electrons are lost to oxygen-containing molecules, so the second part of choice D (gain of oxygen) is also accurate.

Which of the Following Describes an Oxidation Reaction