Question

what is oxidation and reduction?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Oxidation and reduction are therefore best defined as follows. Oxidation occurs when the oxidation number of an atom becomes larger. Reduction occurs when the oxidation number of an atom becomes smaller. Practice Problem 2: Determine which atom is oxidized and which is reduced in the following reaction.

Answer 2

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Oxidation :

Its is a process which involves

(i)gain of oxygen

(ii)loss of hydrogen

(iii)loss of electron

(iv)increase in oxidation number

Reduction :

Its is a process which involves

(i)loss of oxygen

(ii)gain of hydrogen

(iii)gain of electron

(iv)decrease in oxidation number

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