Question

Define oxidation in terms of hydrogen and oxygen separately. (1 marks)

Answer 1

Answer:

Oxidation in terms of hydrogentransfer – Oxidation can be defined as loss of hydrogen. Oxidation in termsof oxidation number – Oxidation is an increase in the oxidation state oroxidation number of an atom in a reaction. Oxidation number defines the degree of oxidation of an atom in a chemical compound.

Answer 2

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• Oxidation in terms of hydrogen transfer – Oxidation can be defined as loss of hydrogen. Oxidation in terms of oxidation number – Oxidation is an increase in the oxidation state or oxidation number of an atom in a reaction. Oxidation number defines the degree of oxidation of an atom in a chemical compound.