Question

explain the following in terms 9f gains or loss of oxygen with two examples each a)oxidation. b) reduction ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Oxidation Reaction: It is a chemical reaction in which gain of oxygen or loss of hydrogen takes place. For example in the first reaction copper is oxidised to become copper oxide and in second Magnesium is oxidised to become Magnesium Oxide.

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Answer 2

Answer:

a) Oxidation :- It is a chemical reaction in which gain of oxygen or loss of hydrogen takes place.

example:- In first reaction copper is oxidized to become copper oxide and in second magnesium is oxidized to become magnesium oxide.

b) Reduction :- A chemical reaction in which a substance loses oxygen is called reduction.

Example :- ZnO + C –> Zn + Co, ZnO is reduced to Zn.