Question

if oxidation means losing electrons, what is meant by reduction?

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Answer 1

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Oxidation ---> Loss of electrons


Reduction ---> Gain of electrons


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Oxidation -- > Addition of oxygen and removal of hydrogen


Reduction --> Addition of hydrogen and removal of oxygen


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Answer 2

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Oxidation is gaining of oxygen , losing of hydrogen and losing of electron.

Reduction is gaining of hydrogen , losing of oxygen and gaining of electron.
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