Question

define oxidation and reduction in the terms of the electron transfer
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Answer 1

Loss of electrons is termed as oxidation and gain of electrons is termed as reduction.

Answer 2

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.