Select a statement that best describes the oxidation process.
A) In oxidation process all elements change oxidation state.
B) In oxidation process all elements experience an increase in oxidation state.
C) In oxidation process some elements change their oxidation state.
D) In oxidation process some elements experience oxidation state increase.
E) In oxidation process only oxygen increases its oxidation state.

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In an oxidation process, some elements experience an increase in oxidation state, which is the essence of oxidation. Not all elements necessarily change their oxidation state.

Select a Statement That Best Describes the Oxidation Process