Explain the Process Of Oxidation
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Oxidation is the loss of electrons during a reaction by a molecule, atom or ion. Oxidation occurs when the oxidation state of a molecule, atom or ion is increased. The opposite process is called reduction, which occurs when there is a gain of electrons or the oxidation state of an atom, molecule, or ion decreases.
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Explanation: The reaction proceeds by the addition of Oxygen (or) removal of hydrogen is called oxidation (or) Loss of electrons (or) the reaction proceeds with increase in the oxidation state (charge) of the central atom is called oxidation. Generally Oxidation reactions are exothermic reactions.
Ex: C + O₂ → CO₂
(i) In the above while burning Carbon, it under goes oxidation (addition of oxygen) producing carbon dioxide. The energy released during this reaction is used for our needs (cooking food, boiling water).
(ii) In the formation of water, Hydrogen from Zero ' 0 ' oxidation state increased to +1. So, hydrogen is oxidised in the formation water.