Identify oxidation.
A) increase in oxidation number
B) loss of electrons
C) gain of protons
D) loss of neutrons
E) both A and B

Name: Identify oxidation. A) increase in oxidation number B) loss of electrons C) gain of protons D) loss of neutrons E) both A and B
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Oxidation involves the loss of electrons and an increase in oxidation number. Therefore, options A and B are both correct and the best choice is E. Options C and D are not related to oxidation.

Identify Oxidation