Question

what is oxidation and reduction
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Answer 1

Oxidation:-

Oxidation is the loss of electrons during a reaction by a molecule, atom or ion. Oxidation occurs when the oxidation state of a molecule, atom or ion is increased. The opposite process is called reduction, which occurs when there is a gain of electrons or the oxidation state of an atom, molecule, or ion decreases.

Reduction:-

Reduction involves a half-reaction in which a chemical species decreases its oxidation number, usually by gaining electrons. ... Reduction may be considered the opposite process of oxidation. In some reactions, oxidation and reduction may be viewed in terms of oxygen transfer.

Answer 2

Answer:

OXIDATION:-Adding of oxygen and loss of electrons is referred to oxidation.

REDUCTION:-Removing oxygen and gain of electrons is referred to Reduction

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