Question

define oxidation and reduction​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Oxidation is the loss of electrons or an increase in the oxidation state of an atom, an ion, or of certain atoms in a molecule.

Reduction is the gain of electrons or a decrease in the oxidation state of an atom, an ion, or of certain atoms in a molecule (a reduction in oxidation state).

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Answer 2

Answer:

Oxidation is the loss of electrons during a reaction by a molecule,atom or Iron. The opposite process is called reduction, which occurs when there is a gain of electrons or the oxidation state of an atom,molecule or ion decreases.

The action of becoming or marking something less or smaller known as reduction.