What is oxidatin and reduction
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Explanation:
The formation of hydrogen fluoride is an example of a redox reaction. ... We can break the reaction down to analyze the oxidation and reduction of reactants. The hydrogen is oxidized and loses two electrons, so each hydrogen becomes positive. The two electrons are gained by fluorine, which is reduced.
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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Oxidation :-
Oxidation is the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a molecule,atom or ion
Example :· Zn ➞ Zn2+ + e –
Reduction :-
Reduction is the gain of electrons or decrease in oxidation state by a molecule,atom or ion
Example :- Cu2+ + 2e– ➞ Cu