Question

what is oxidation and reduction ​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

OXIDATION

Losing electrons

Increase in oxidation number

for a given compound releasing hydrogen and gaining oxygen

REDUCTION

gaining electron

decreases in oxidation number

compound gaining hydrogen and releasing oxygen