Process of gaining electrons is known as ........

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Process of gaining electrons is known as _____.

oxidation

reduction

radiation

both oxidation and reduction

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Explanation:

Reduction is a chemical reaction that involves the gaining of electrons by one of the atoms involved in the reaction between two elements. The term refers to the element that accepts electrons, as the oxidation state of the element that gains electrons is lowered.