Which of the following is a simple definition of reduction? A. the loss of electrons

B. the gain of electrons

C. an agent that oxidizes something

D. an agent that reduces something

The answer is B on Edg 2020

B. the gain of electrons

Explanation:

An easy way to remember this concept is the pneumonic OIL RIG:

Oxidation is Loss (of electrons)

Reduction is Gain (of electrons)

"hydrogen bonding is the attraction of h atoms in the water molecule (slight + charge) to o atoms in a neighboring water molecule (slight - charge); it is a weak interatomic force. but it is still strong enough to the water molecules "stick" together."

it's c. elements are placed in rows based on how may valencies electrons have.