Three difference between oxidation and reduction

1.	Three difference between oxidation and reduction
Answer» Answer: 1. Oxidation is the process of loss of electrons whereas Reduction is the process of gain of electrons. 2. Oxidation can ALSO be GAINING of OXYGEN atoms whereas Reduction is loss of Oxygen atoms. 3. Oxidation can also be loss of HYDROGEN atoms but Reduction is the gain of Hydrogen atoms. Explanation:

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1. Oxidation is the process of **loss of electrons** whereas Reduction is the process of **gain of electrons**.

2. Oxidation can ALSO be **GAINING of OXYGEN atoms** whereas Reduction is **loss of Oxygen atoms**.

3. Oxidation can also be **loss of HYDROGEN atoms** but Reduction is the **gain of Hydrogen atoms**.

Explanation:

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