Question

what is the difference between oxidation and reduction​

Answer 1

Answer:

Oxidation is the addition of oxygen.

Or simply removal of electrons.

Reduction is the addition of hydrogen or removal of oxygen.

Or simply addition of electrons.

Answer 2

Answer:

Oxidation and reduction are the two half reactions of redox reactions. A redox reaction is a chemical reaction that occurs through the electron exchange between atoms. The main difference between oxidation and reduction is that oxidation is the increasing of oxidation state of an atom whereas reduction is the decreasing of the oxidation state of an atom.

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