What happens to the charge of a substance undergoing oxidation?
A. increases
B. decreases
C. does not change
D. can either increase or decrease
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What happens to the charge of a substance undergoing oxidation?
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Verified archiveA. increases
During OXIDATION, a molecule or atom loses electrons and becomes more positive in charge.
During REDUCTION, a molecule or atom gains electrons & becomes more negative in charge.