Question

In a chemical reaction, an iron atom became the ion Fe2+. What happened to the iron atom?

Answer 1

Answer:  The correct option is (A).

Explanation:

Oxidation Is a reaction in which loss of an electrons from an atom is involved in a reaction is known as oxidation.

Reduction Is a reaction in which gain of an electrons by an atom is involved in a reaction is known as reduction.

In a chemical reaction, an iron atom became the ion $Fe^{2+}$ which means that iron atom by loosing two electrons from its valence shell has oxidized into positively charged ion.

$Fe\rightarrow Fe^{2+}+ 2e^-$

So, the correct option (.A)

Answer 2

A.It lost electrons and was oxidized.