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What happens to elemental copper when it loses two electrons?
A.It is reduced to Cu2+.
B. It is oxidized to CU2+.
C. It is reduced to Cu2-.
D. It is oxidized to Cu2-.

What Happens To Elemental Copper When It Loses Two Electrons AIt Is Reduced To Cu2 B It Is Oxidized To CU2 C It Is Reduced To Cu2 D It Is Oxidized To Cu2 class=

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When elemental copper loses two electrons it is reduced to Cu2+.

What is oxidation?

Oxidation is the loss of electrons or an increase in the oxidation state of an atom.

What is reduction?

Reduction is the gain of electrons or a decrease in the oxidation state of an atom.

CU²⁺ initial oxidation number = +2

when it losses +2 electron, final oxidation number = 0

Thus, when elemental copper loses two electrons it is reduced to Cu2+.

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