Question

define oxidation and reduction on the basis of electron transfer​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

oxidation - the addition of oxygen or removal of hydrogen

reduction - the addition of hydrogen or removal of oxygen