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What happens to an atom when it gains an electron? (a) it gains an electron and decreases its oxidation number. (b) it loses an electron and increases its oxidation number. © it loses an electron and decreases its oxidation number. (d) it gains an electron and increases its oxidation number.

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(A) It gains an electron and decreases its oxidation number.

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