Question

what is oxidation and reduction

Answer 1

Hi
In simple words we can say that
Oxidation: Addition of oxygen molecules,and removal of hydrogen.
Reduction: Removal of oxygen molecules and addition of hydrogen

Answer 2

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$\large\bullet\sf\orange{Oxidation}$ ( in terms of oxygen transfer)

Oxidation is simply defined as the process of adding oxygen to a substance. That is, oxidation is a process which involves gain of oxygen by a reactant. Such a reactant is said to be oxidised.

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$\large\bullet\sf\pink{Reduction}$ (in terms of oxygen transfer)

Reduction is simply defined as the process of losing oxygen from a substance. That is, reduction is a process which involves the loss of oxygen from a reactant. Such a reactant is said to be reduced.

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