what is oxidation ?
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The terms oxidation and reduction can be defined in terms of the adding or removing oxygen to a compound. ... Oxidation is the gain of oxygen. Reduction is the loss of oxygen.
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Oxidation is any chemical reaction that involves the moving of electrons. Specifically, it means the substance that gives away electrons is oxidized. ... Oxygen does not have to be present in a reaction for it to be a redox-reaction. Oxidation is the loss of electrons.
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