Question

g Oxidation refers to ________ Select one: a. an increase in oxidation number. b. a decrease in oxidation number. c. an increase in mass. d. an increase in the atomic number. e. a gain in the number of protons.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct alternative is "Option a".

Explanation:

Oxidation has become a mechanism whereby the physicochemical properties transform attributed to the formation of O₂.

• The connection involving magnesium as well as O₂ requires the oxidation of the component named magnesium.
• Even before exposed to the air, silicon is oxidized as well as generates silicon dioxide.

Other possibilities are not connected to the scenario in question. So Choice A is the best option.