Explain the following in terms of gain or loss of oxygen
with two examples each:
(a) oxidation
(b) reduction
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a) Oxidation: A chemical reaction in which a substance gains oxygen is called oxidation. 2CuO, Cu is oxidised to CuO. (b) Reduction: A chemical reaction in which a substance loses oxygen is called reduction. ZnO + C → Zn + CO, ZnO is reduced to Zn.
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