When an atom in a reactant gains electrons, what happens to its oxidation number?

1 answer:

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Answer:

Its oxidation number decreases.

Explanation:

Reduction is gaining electrons

Fe +3 + e = Fe+2

oxidation number went from 3 to 2

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