During the balancing process, 3 electrons are produced in the reduction half-reaction. A) True B) False

Understand the Problem

The question is asking whether the statement about the production of 3 electrons during the reduction half-reaction is true or false.

More Information

During a reduction half-reaction, electrons are gained, not produced. Therefore, the statement that electrons are produced in the reduction half-reaction is false.

Tips

A common misconception is to confuse the roles of oxidation and reduction in redox reactions. In reduction, electrons are gained, whereas in oxidation, electrons are lost.

Sources

• Oxidation-Reduction Reactions - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org