The following reaction occurs spontaneously. 2 H⁺(aq)+ Ca(s)$\to$ Ca²⁺(aq)+ H₂(g) Write the balanced oxidation half-reaction. A) 2 H⁺(aq)+ 2 e^- $\to$ H₂(g) B) 2 H⁺(aq)$\to$H₂(g)+ 2 e^- C) H₂(g)$\to$ 2 H⁺(aq)+ 2 e^- D) Ca(s)+ 2 e^- $\to$ Ca²⁺(aq) E) Ca(s)$\to$Ca²⁺(aq)+ 2 e^-

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The oxidation half-reaction involves the loss of electrons. In this reaction, calcium (Ca) is oxidized to calcium ions (Ca²⁺) by losing two electrons.

The Following Reaction Occurs Spontaneously →\to→ Ca2+(aq)+ H2(g) Write the Balanced Oxidation Half-Reaction

The Following Reaction Occurs Spontaneously $\to$ Ca²⁺(aq)+ H₂(g)
Write the Balanced Oxidation Half-Reaction