Question

For metals like aluminum and iron, which are found naturally in nature as oxides, the refining process requires that the metals be __________________ by gaining electrons to yield the final metallic product (1 point).

Answer 1

Answer:

reduced

Explanation:

To win the metallic product from the oxide, it demands that the metal be reduced.

During reduction a metal will:

• gain electrons.
• there would be removal of oxygen from the specie
• there would be decrease in oxidation number of the atom
• decrease in the number of electronegative atom surrounding the element.

The specie that is reduced will become the oxidant and reducing agent in the chemical reaction.