Question

5. Explain the following in terms of gain or loss of oxygen with two examples of each:
(a) Oxidation
(b) Reduction
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Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

oxidation-addition of oxygen.

eg: 2Mg+O2 gives 2MgO.

S+O2 gives SO2.

reduction-loss of oxygen.

eg:2HgO on heating gives 2Hg+O2.

2FeCl3+H2 gives 2FeCl2+2HCl.