Match is statement with the correct option: oxidation or reduction

Question

The loss of electrons is _________________.

The gain of electrons is _______________.

Addition of oxygens is _______________.

Removal of oxygens is _________________.

Addition of hydrogens is ___________________. 

Removal of hydrogens is _______________.

A. reduction

B. oxidation

Answer 1

Oxidation is the loss of electrons, the addition of oxygen to a molecule, or the removal of hydrogen from a molecule.

Reduction is the gain of electrons, the removal of oxygen from a molecule, or the addition of hydrogen to a molecule.

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