Question

explain the following in terms of Gain or loss of oxygen with one example A. oxidation B. reduction​

Answer 1

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here is your answer...

A) Oxidation : the reactions in which gain of oxygen takes place are called oxidation.

--> 2Cu+O2 ---> 2CuO

B) Reduction means gain of hydrogen and loss of oxygen.

--> 2H2+O2 --> 2H2O

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Answer 2

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(a) Oxidation: A chemical reaction in which a substance gains oxygen is called oxidation. ... (b) Reduction: A chemical reaction in which a substance loses oxygen is called reduction. ZnO + C → Zn + CO, ZnO is reduced to Zn. CuO + H2 → Cu + H2O, CuO is reduced to Cu.

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