Which of the following statements is inaccurate?

a. the electronic structure of an atom or ion being oxidized doesn't change during the reaction.
b. oxidation includes a loss of electrons from an atom or ion.
c. oxidation comes before reduction.
d. oxidation results in a positive charge.

The equation below shows the reaction of zinc with hydrochloric acid (hcl). zn (s) + 2 hcl (aq) —> zncl2 (aq) + h2 (g) what will happen if the concentration of hcl is decreased? a. more zncl2 will be produced. b. the reaction rate will slow down. c. the hydrochloric acid will become more acidic. d. the reaction will produce water instead of hydrogen gas.