Chemistry Tuition Singapore O level Chemistry Tuition – Oxidation and Reduction Definitions

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Chemistry Tuition Singapore O level Chemistry Tuition – Oxidation and Reduction Definitions

Oxidation

• the gain of oxygen
• an increase in the oxidation state of the element
• the loss of hydrogen
• the loss of electrons

Reduction

• the loss of oxygen
• a decrease in the oxidation state of the element
• the gain of hydrogen
• the gain of electrons

2) The oxidation state (oxidation number) is the charge an atom of an element would have if it existed as an ion in a compound.

3) A redox reaction is a reaction involving oxidation and reduction.

4) An oxidising agent is a substance that causes oxidation on another substance.

5)  A reducing agent is a substance that causes reduction on another substance

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