During an oxidation-reduction reaction, the number of electrons gained is

A) equal to the number of electrons lost

B) equal to the number of protons gained

C) less than the number of electrons lost

D) less than the number of protons gained

Respuesta :

A balanced redox reaction maintains the number of electrons transferred throughout the reaction. So, the number of electrons gained is equal to the number of electrons lost, or A.
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