ELECTRON TRANSFER REACTIONS Circle the correct answer oxidation is the: loss of electrons gain of electrons gains electrons gain of electrons gains electrons a reducing agent: loses electrons reduction is the: loss of electrons an oxidizing agent: loses electrons For the reaction: Zn(s) + Cu+2(aq) --> Cu(s) + Zn+2(aq) Zn'2 Write the oxidation half-reaction Identify the reducing agent Write the reduction half-reaction Identify the oxidizing agent ld he in an