what is difference between biological oxidation and chemical oxidation
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The chemical reactions which often work together are oxidation and reduction. During this reaction there is an exchange of electrons. When reduction oxidation reactions occur simultaneously it is called as redox reaction or reduction- oxidation reaction. These are balanced chemical reactions.
Oxidation:
On introducing two molecules to each other, one molecule loses an electron. This reaction is called oxidation. Electrons are lost. Removal of hydrogen group. Adding oxygen. Reaction release energy. Electrons are released in the surrounding. Oxidation state increases. Occurs in reducing agents. Example for reducing agent is metal.
Reduction:
On introducing two molecules to each other, one molecule gains an electron. This reaction is called reduction. Electrons are gained. Addition of hydrogen group. Removal of oxygen. Reaction stores energy. Electrons are obtained from the surrounding. Oxidation state decreases. Occurs in oxidizing agents. Examples of Oxidizing agent are ozone, bleach, peroxide etc
To make you understand how oxidation and reduction are different from each other, here are some major differences between oxidation and reduction:
Difference between Oxidation and Reduction
OXIDATION REDUCTION
Losing electrons Gaining electrons
Increase in oxidation number Decrease in oxidation number
For a given compound losing hydrogen For a given compound gaining hydrogen
This reaction releases energy This reaction stores energy
oxidizing agents: Ozone, Bleach, peroxide Common reducing agent is metal
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