Question

Std 10. explain oxidation and reduction with an example

Answer 1

Ok! Let us consider NaCl
We have Na+ + Cl - ------> NaCl
Sodium loses one electron (oxidised)
chlorine gains one electron (reduced).

Answer 2

Hey

Here is your answer,

✔Oxidation:
The addition of oxygen to a substance is called oxidation.
The removal of hydrogen from a substance is called oxidation.
Example - 2Mg+O2 ➡2MgO.

✔Reduction:
The addition of hydrogen to a substance is called reduction.
The removal of oxygen from a substance is called reduction .
Example-
MgO+C➡Mg+CO

Hope it helps you!