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Problem 9: The redox reaaction

In a Redox reaction:

C. one molecule loses electrons and is oxidized while the other gains electrons.
Correct.
Yes, oxidation is a loss of electrons. Electrons are given to a molecule that is reduced. The energy of the electron is retained during transfer, a key factor in the metabolic breakdown of foods for energy production.

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