Question

what is oxidation and reduction ? (only 2marks answer )​

Answer 1

Answer:

The terms oxidation and reduction can be defined in terms of the adding or removing oxygen to a compound. ... Oxidation is the gain of oxygen. Reduction is the loss of oxygen

Answer 2

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♦Oxidation is the loss of electrons or an increase in the oxidation state of an atom, an ion, or of certain atoms in a molecule.

♦Reduction is the gain of electrons or a decrease in the oxidation state of an atom, an ion, or of certain atoms in a molecule.

♦Many reactions in organic chemistry are redox reactions due to changes in oxidation states but without distinct electron transfer.

♦For example, during the combustion of wood with molecular oxygen, the oxidation state of carbon atoms in the wood increases and that of oxygen atoms decreases as carbon dioxide and water are formed......