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If electrons are added to an atom, it is...

If electrons are added to an atom, it is:

A

Oxidised

B

Reduced

C

Both 1 and 2

D

None of these

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B
Reduction is gain of electrons. Thus when electrons are added to atoms they undergo reduction.
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