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what is oxidation ? ​

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Answered by Anonymous
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Explanation:

ADDITION OF OXYGEN AND REMOVAL OF HYDROGEN IS CALLED OXIDATION .

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Answered by tejasgupta
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Answer:

The addition of oxygen or the removal of hydrogen is termed as oxidation.

Explanation:

Following are some examples of oxidation reactions.

2Ca + O₂ ------------> 2CaO

2Mg + O₂ ------------> 2MgO

4Na + O₂ -----------> 2Na₂O

In all these examples, O₂ is the oxidizing agent and the substances oxidized are Ca, Mg and Na.

More to Know:

According to the electronic concept, losing of electrons is also called oxidation.

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