Question

characteristics of oxidation and reduction ​

Answer 1

The term oxidation was originally used to describe reactions in which an element combines with oxygen.

Example: The reaction between magnesium metal and oxygen to form magnesium oxide involves the oxidation of magnesium.

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The term reduction comes from the Latin stem meaning "to lead back." Anything that that leads back to magnesium metal therefore involves reduction.

Answer 2

Explanation:

OXIDATION = removal of hydrogen or addition of oxygen

REDUCTION = removal of oxygen or addition of hydrogen

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