What is oxidation and reduction?

Question 1

What is a redox reaction?

Answer 1

a edox reaction is a eaction which involves both reduction and oxidation

Question 2

WHat is oxidation?

Answer 2

1. oxidation is defined as the loss of exlectrons by an atom or an ion.
2. defined as increase in oxidation number

Question 3

What is reduction?

Answer 3

1. gain of electrons by an atom or ion.
2. decrease in oxidation number

Question 4

notes on redox reactions

Answer 4

1. substance that is being oxidized or reduced is always found on the reactant side of the equation ( left hand reactants)
2. the substance that is being oxidized is called the reducing agent
3. the substance that is being reduced is called the oxidizing agent