Question

DEFINE OXIDATION AND REDUCTION. GIVE ONE EXAMPLE EACH.

Answer 1

Answer:

Oxidation refers to the loss of electrons or increase in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.

Reduction refers to the gain of electrons or decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion

Explanation:

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

An example of a reduction is when iron reacts with oxygen, forming iron oxides commonly known as rust. In that example, the iron is oxidized and the oxygen is reduced.

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Answer 2

Answer:

1oxidation - the process or result of oxidizing or being  oxidized.

ex the iron metal is oxidized to form the iron oxide

2 the amount by which something is made smallest or less

Explanation:

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