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What is the best description of the change that occurs when `Na_(2)O(s)` is dissolved in water?

A

Oxidation number of sodium decreases

B

Oxide ion accepts sharing in a pair of electrons

C

Oxide ion donates a pair of electrons

D

Oxidation number of oxygen increases

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C
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