Question

explain the following terms with suitable examples oxidation and reduction​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a) Oxidation: The reactions in which gain of oxygen takes place are called oxidation. Examples –

1. 2Cu + O2 —> 2CuO

2. 2H2 + O2 —> 2H2O

(b) Reduction: The reactions in which loss of oxygen takes place are called reduction. Examples –

1. ZnO + C —> Zn + CO

2. CuO + H2 —> Cu + H2O

Answer 2

Explanation:

a)Oxidation: The reaction in which addition of oxygen and removal of hydrogen is called Oxidation reaction.

Example- 2Cu + O2 -- 2CuO

b) Reduction: The reaction in which addition of hydrogen and removal of oxygen is called Reduction reaction.

Example: CuO + H2 -- Cu + H2O