Question

Is Fe3+(aq) + e- -> Fe2+(aq) an example of oxidation

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

No, this equation represents a reduction reaction, where Fe3+ is reduced to Fe2+. Oxidation involves the loss of electrons, while reduction involves the gain of electrons. In this reaction, Fe3+ gains an electron to form Fe2+, which is a reduction process.