Chemistry
If electrons are getting added to an element Y; then
(a) what charge will Y have?
(b) is Y getting oxidized or reduced ?
Atomic Structure
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Answer
(i) Y will have negative charge as electrons are getting added to it.
(ii) Y is getting reduced as reduction is gain of electrons.
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