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Identify the following reactions as oxidation or reduction (a). Na to Na^(+)+ e^(-) (b) Fe^(3+)+ 2e^(-) to Fe^(+)

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Solution :It is an Oxidation REACTION.
(a) Oxidation A CHEMICAL reaction which involves addition of OXYGEN or removal of hydrogen or loss of electrons is CALLED oxidation.
b. It is a Reduction reaction. Reduction: A chemical reaction which involves addition of hydrogen or removal of oxygen or gain of electrons is called reduction


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