Question

What is oxidation & reduction ? Explain with the example.​

Answer 1

The terms oxidation and reduction can be defined in terms of the adding or removing oxygen to a compound. while this is not the most robust definition, as discussed below, it is the easiest to remember. Oxidation is the gain of oxygen. Reduction is the loss of oxygen.

Answer 2

Answer:

Oxidation reaction: The reaction in which oxygen is gained or hydrogen is lost, is called oxidation reaction.

e.g. 2Cu+O2heat2CuO

Reduction reaction. The reaction in which hydrogen is gained or oxygen is lost, is called reduction reaction.

e.g., CuO+H2heatCu+H2O