n an oxidation-reduction reaction, oxidation is what happens when a reactant . Reduction occurs when a reactant in the reaction.

Chemistry

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Tasya [4]4 years ago

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Answer:

Oxidation occurs when a reactant loses electrons during the reaction. Reduction occurs when a reactant gains electrons during the reaction. This often occurs when metals are reacted with acid.

erma4kov [3.2K]4 years ago

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Answer : Oxidation reaction occurs when a reactant losses electrons in the reaction.

Reduction reaction occurs when a reactant gains electrons in the reaction.

Explanation :

Redox reaction or Oxidation-reduction reaction : It is defined as the reaction in which the oxidation and reduction reaction takes place simultaneously.

Oxidation reaction : It is defined as the reaction in which a substance looses its electrons. That means, the loss of electrons takes place.

Or we can say that, oxidation reaction occurs when a reactant losses electrons in the reaction.

Reduction reaction : It is defined as the reaction in which a substance gains electrons. That means, the gain of electrons takes place.

Or we can say that, reduction reaction occurs when a reactant gains electrons in the reaction.

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