Question

explain oxidation and reduction with example​

Answer 1

Answer:

oxidation- Adding of oxygen and removal of hydrogen.

example-CuO + H2 → Cu +H2O

reduction-Adding of hydrogen and removal of oxygen.

example-CuO + H2 → Cu +H2O.

Answer 2

Answer:

• Oxidation reaction: The reaction in which oxygen is gained or hydrogen is lost, is called oxidation reaction.

Eg: 2Cu+O2heat 2CuO.

• Reduction reaction: The reaction in which hydrogen is gained or oxygen is lost, is called reduction reaction.

Eg: CuO+H2heat Cu+H2O