Describe briefly the ionic concept of oxidation and reduction . Give an equation to illustrate.
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Describe briefly the ionic concept of oxidation and reduction . Give an equation to illustrate. Answer:
Oxidation is a process in which an atom or ion loses an electron(s). Oxidation involves the following reaction
∙ Addition of oxygen
∙ Addition of electronegative ion
∙ Removal of hydrogen
∙ Removal of electropositive ion (element)
Example Zn→Zn
+2
+2e
−
The reduction is a process in which an atom or ion gains electrons. Reduction involves the following reactions
∙ Removal of oxygen
∙ Addition of electrpositive ion
∙ Addition of hydrogen
∙ Removable of electronegative ion
Example Cu
2+
+2e→Cu
Answer:
When the hydrogen release and oxygen added to a substance in any reaction
And
When the oxygen is released and hydrogen added to the substance in any reaction
Explanation:
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