What is the difference between oxidation and reduction?
Oxidation is loss of electrons (oxidation number rises); reduction is gain of electrons (oxidation number falls).
Oxidation is loss of electrons (oxidation number rises); reduction is gain of electrons (oxidation number falls). A reliable way to keep them apart is to focus on what each one is defined by, not just the similar-sounding words.
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oxidation vs reduction
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