Question

What is an oxidation reaction?Identify in the following reaction:
ZnO+C gives Zn+CO
(a)The substance oxidised and
(b)The substance reduced

Answer 1

Oxidation follows
1 addition of oxygen
2 removal of hydrogen
3 loss of electron
Now,
a) C (carbon)
b) ZnO (zinc oxide)

Answer 2

oxidation reaction is a type of reaction in which oxygen is gained or hydrogen is losed or loss of electrons.

this is an oxidation reaction.

a) C
b) ZnO