BRAINCAKEOxidation State
Oxidation is the addition of oxygen, removal of hydrogen, the loss of electrons or the increase in oxidation number.
Reduction is the removal of oxygen, addition of hydrogen, the gain of electrons or the decrease in oxidation number.
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Key terms in this lesson
- Oxidation
- The addition of oxygen, the removal of hydrogen, the loss of electrons, or an increase in oxidation number.
- Reduction
- The removal of oxygen, the addition of hydrogen, the gain of electrons, or a decrease in oxidation number.
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