Question

in terms of chemistry what happens actually when a molecule is oxidized.

Answer 1

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In terms of chemistry, when a molecule is oxidised, oxygen gets attached to it.
Hence, oxide of a molecule is formed.


For example:-

↪ H2 + O2 ---> H2O

↪ C + O2 -----> CO2


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Answer 2

durning oxidation.... molecules gain oxygen...if oxidation state is becoming more negative...