Reduction involves the ____ of electron(s), and reactions for which the standard cell potential is ____ are spontaneous under standard conditions.

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Reduction involves the gain of electrons, and reactions for which the standard cell potential is positive are spontaneous under standard conditions. Option A is incorrect because loss of electron(s) refers to oxidation, not reduction. Option B is incorrect because spontaneous reactions have negative standard cell potential. Option C is incorrect because gain of electrons refers to reduction, not oxidation.

Reduction Involves the ____ of Electron(s), and Reactions for Which