What 2 statements below correctly describe what happens when Aluminum bonds with Oxygen. Choose the 2 correct statements.
a
Aluminum is gaining electrons, so it is reduced.
b
Aluminum is losing electrons, so it is oxidized.
c
Oxygen is gaining electrons, so it is reduced.
d
Oxygen is losing electrons, so it is oxidized.
The two correct statements that describe what happens when aluminum bonds with oxygen are:
b. Aluminum is losing electrons, so it is oxidized.
c. Oxygen is gaining electrons, so it is reduced.
When aluminum reacts with oxygen, it forms aluminum oxide through the transfer of electrons. In this process, aluminum atoms lose electrons to become Al^3+ ions, and oxygen atoms gain electrons to become O^2- ions. Aluminum, which loses electrons, undergoes oxidation, while oxygen, which gains electrons, undergoes reduction.