Question

explain the following in terms of gain or loss of oxygen with two exanples each.(a)oxidation.(b)reduction​

Answer 1

Answer:

OXIDATION :-

LOSS OF ELECTRON IS KNOWN AS OXIDATION.

REDUCTION: -

GAIN OF ELECTRON IS KNOWN AS REDUCTION.

Answer 2

Answer: Oxidation: Gain of oxygen

               Reduction: Loss of oxygen

Explanation:

This is a general phenomenon. You need to learn the terms because the are facts. Try this:

reduction means something is getting reduced... so oxygen is reduced. And so...oxidation is just opposite i.e. addition of oxygen.

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