Select the correct answer.
The half reaction of an oxidation-reduction reaction shows that iron gains electrons. What does this electron gain mean for iron?
A. It is neutralized.
B. It is oxidized.
C. It is reduced.
D. It has dissolved.
E. It has precipitated.
Answer (1)
When iron gains electrons in a half reaction, it signifies that iron is undergoing reduction. This process involves a decrease in its oxidation state, thus resulting in iron being less positive or more negative. In oxidation-reduction terminology, gaining electrons is synonymous with being reduced. ;
