Explain the following in terms of gain or loss of oxygen with two examples each. (a) Oxidation (b) Reduction || Chapter 1 Chemistry ||
Ques 16 : Explain the following in terms of gain or loss of oxygen with two examples each. (a) Oxidation (b) Reduction Ans 16 : (a) Oxidation is the gain of oxygen or the loss of electron. For example: In equation (i), H 2 is oxidised to H 2 O and in equation (ii), Cu is oxidised to Cu O. (b) Reduction is the loss of oxygen. For example: In equation (i), CO 2 is reduced to CO and in equation (ii), CuO is reduced to Cu. «« Previous question Next question »»