2)Which of the following statements is / are TRUE for RedOx reactions?    A. In RedOx reactions, electrons are transferred between atoms. B. An atom that loses an electron is undergoing reduction. C. An atom that gains an electron is reduced. D. An atom that loses an electron is oxidized. E. An atom that gains an electron is undergoing oxidation. F. Adding electrons to an atom lowers its charge, therefore reducing it.

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1) Which of the following statements is / are TRUE for the electrolysis of water into hydrogen and oxygen? 
 
A. The electrolysis of water into hydrogen and oxygen happens on its own because it is not spontaneous.
B. Hydrogen normally has a stronger pull for electrons.
C. Reduction happens in the cathode site having hydrogen.
D. Oxygen has a higher standard reduction potential as compared to hydrogen.
E. The electrical energy from a battery can "pull" electrons from oxygen, and "push" electrons to hydrogen.
F. Oxidation happens in the anode site having oxygen.
G. Electrons are transferred from oxygen to hydrogen.
H. Oxygen is oxidized since it gains electrons.
I. Hydrogen is oxidized since it gains electrons.
 
2)Which of the following statements is / are TRUE for RedOx reactions
 
A. In RedOx reactions, electrons are transferred between atoms.
B. An atom that loses an electron is undergoing reduction.
C. An atom that gains an electron is reduced.
D. An atom that loses an electron is oxidized.
E. An atom that gains an electron is undergoing oxidation.
F. Adding electrons to an atom lowers its charge, therefore reducing it.
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