Question

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Oxidation is the loss of electrons.

Reduction is the gain of electrons.

Oxidation increases the oxidation number.

Reduction decreases the oxidation number.

In an oxidation-reduction reaction, the electrons from the oxidized atom or ion are transferred to the atom or ion that is reduced.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Take for example the following oxidation-reduction reaction:

2 H2 + O2 -> 2 H2O

Hydrogen is oxidized, then its oxidation number increased (from 0 to +1) and lost electrons.

On the other hand, oxygen is reduced, that is, its oxidation number decreased (from 0 to -2) and gain the electrons lost by hydrogen.