Question

explain oxidation and reduction reactions according to electronic concept.

Answer 1

oxidation: the reaction in which oxygen is gained .

reduction: the reaction in which there is a loss of oxygen

Answer 2

According to concept Oxidation is loss of electrons, and reduction means gain of electrons i.e if an element loses electron ,it is oxidised and if it gains electron it is reduced .In a redox reaction species getting oxidised or reduced is checked by this method.