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During ionisation metals lose electrons,...

During ionisation metals lose electrons, this change can be called :

A

Oxidation

B

Reduction

C

Redox

D

Displacement

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This is because oxidation is the process of losing electrons or an increase in an oxidation state of ion, molecule, etc. Elements that are metals lose an electron and becomes cations.
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