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A molecule is reduced means it...

A molecule is reduced means it

A

Loses electron

B

Gains proton

C

Loses proton and electrons

D

Gains electron

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D
Oxidation is a combination of elements with oxygen. It is also a reaction of losing electrons and gaining positive charge. The atom that lost electrons are said to be oxidised. Reduction is gain of electrons and thus gaining of negative charge.
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