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Question

Which of the following defines oxidation?

  1. A chemical reaction where a substance loses Hydrogen.
  2. A chemical reaction where a substance loses oxygen.
  3. A chemical reaction where a substance loses a metal.
  4. A chemical reaction where a substance gains a metal.

hintHint:

Oxidation is the loss of electrons during a reaction. Also we consider hydrogen as a single electron.

The correct answer is: A chemical reaction where a substance loses Hydrogen.


    • Oxidation is the loss of electrons during a reaction by a molecule, atom or ion. Oxidation occurs when the oxidation state of a molecule, atom or ion is increased. 
    • Also oxidation is defined as addition of oxygen. 
    • In other words its can be defined as a chemical reaction where a substance loses Hydrogen.

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