Question

explain the following in terms of electron transfer.

(a) oxidation
(b) Reduction ​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a)Oxidation:-It means gain of oxygen and loss of hydrogen.

(b) Reduction:-It means loss of oxygen and gain of hydrogen.

Answer 2

Answer:

Question :-

• Explain the following in terms of electron transfer.

Answer :-

(a) Oxidation :-

• Oxidation is the process of loss of electrons increase in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.

(b) Reduction :-

• The reduction is the process of gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.