distinguish between oxidation and reduction
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Oxidation is the loss of electrons during a reaction by a molecule, atom or ion. Oxidation occurs when the oxidation state of a molecule, atom or ion is increased. The opposite process is called reduction, which occurs when there is a gain of electrons or the oxidation state of an atom, molecule, or ion decreases.
Reduction is a process where a substance: Gains one or more electrons. Loses an oxygen atom or Electronegative atoms. Gains a hydrogen atom or Electropositive atoms. Loses an increase in its oxidation number.
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Reduction:⤵️
It occurs when a reactant gains electrons during the reaction. This often occurs when metals are reacted with acid.
Oxidation:⤵️
Oxidation is loss of electrons (OIL RIG). Therefore, an oxidizing agent takes electrons from that other substance. Therefore, an oxidizing agent must gain electrons.
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