In a chemical reaction, an iron atom became the ion fe2. what happened to the iron atom?

a. it lost electrons and was oxidized.

b. it lost electrons and was reduced.

c. it gained electrons and was oxidized.

d. it gained electrons and was reduced.

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Krueger

21 April, 16:34

In a chemical reaction, an iron atom became the ion fe2. what happened to the iron atom?

a. it lost electrons and was oxidized.

b. it lost electrons and was reduced.

c. it gained electrons and was oxidized.

d. it gained electrons and was reduced.

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Jenny · Answer 1

An iron atom has a charge of zero. It's charge increases to 2+. Due to the increase in oxidation state, the atom is said to be oxidised. Oxidation occurs when an atom loses electrons.

Hence, the answer is (a).

In a chemical reaction, an iron atom became the ion fe2. what happened to the iron atom?a. it lost electrons and was oxidized.b. it lost electrons and was reduced.c. it gained electrons and was oxidized.d. it gained electrons and was reduced.

In a chemical reaction, an iron atom became the ion fe2. what happened to the iron atom?

a. it lost electrons and was oxidized.

b. it lost electrons and was reduced.

c. it gained electrons and was oxidized.

d. it gained electrons and was reduced.