In an oxidation-reduction reaction,the substance oxidized always ________.
A)takes on oxygen atoms
B)loses electrons
C)gives up hydrogen atoms
D)gains electrons
E)becomes a charged species

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In oxidation-reduction reactions, the substance that is oxidized loses electrons, while the substance that is reduced gains electrons. Therefore, the best choice is B, which states that the substance oxidized always loses electrons. The other choices (A, C, D, and E) do not always apply to all oxidation-reduction reactions.

In an Oxidation-Reduction Reaction,the Substance Oxidized Always ________