what are oxidation and reduction reactions?
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Redox is a type of chemical reaction in which the oxidation states of atoms are changed. Redox reactions are characterized by the actual or formal transfer of electrons between chemical species, most often with one species undergoing oxidation while another species undergoes reduction
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The terms oxidation and reduction can be defined in terms of the adding or removing oxygen to a compound. while this is not the most robust definition, as discussed below, it is the easiest to remember.
Oxidation and Reduction with respect to Oxygen Transfer
Oxidation is the gain of oxygen.
Reduction is the loss of oxygen.
For example, in the extraction of iron from its ore:
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