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Oxidation is the
loss
of electrons or an
increase
in oxidation state by a molecule, atom or ion.
Reduction is the gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.
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How to find the Oxidation and reduction?
oxidation is the taking away of an electron, while reduction is gaining and electron
Concept of oxidation and reduction?
a reversible chemical reaction in which one reaction is an oxidation and the reverse is a reduction
HCl plus NaOH reduction or oxidation?
It is neither oxidation nor reduction it is simply a double displacement reaction.
What are the differences between fatty acid synthesis and beta-oxidation?
Beta Oxidation--> Oxidation, Hydrolysis, Oxidation, Cleavage Fatty Acid Synthesis--> Cyle transferase, Dehydration, Reduction, Reduction
Is reduction physical or chemical?
Reduction, the opposite of oxidation, is chemical.
When an atom looses an electron what is called?
It would be a positive ion, which is called an anion. (pronounced an-ion)
Is it possible to have a reaction in which oxidation takes place but reduction does not?
Oxidation is characterized by the loss of electrons, and reduction is characterized by the gain of electrons. Since there must be an electron loser and an electron receiver, oxidation and reduction are always complimentary.
How do you figure out if a reaction is an oxidation or reduction reaction?
OIL RIG Oxidation is Loss Reduction is Gain... That's all I know =)
Oxidation takes place at anode and reduction at cathode?
Oxidation takes place at anode and reduction at cathode - yes, it is correct.
What do half reactions show?
They show the oxidation an reduction halves of a reaction
Why use half equations in oxidation and reduction?
Because oxidation and reduction reactions can be separated from each other in space by the use of at least two electrodes, oxidation occurring at the surface of one electrode and reduction at the surface of another.
What is true of both galvanic and electrolytic cells?
*electrolytic cells Oxidation occurs at the cathode
