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7.1.3 Oxidation and Reduction in Terms of Transfer of Electrons
Oxidation is the loss of electrons. Reduction is the gain of electrons. Simple explanation: When an atom loses electrons, it is oxidized; when it gains electrons, it is reduced. Example: Consider the reaction between calcium and oxygen
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7.1.3 Oxidation and Reduction in Terms of Transfer of Electrons
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Oxidation is the loss of electrons. Reduction is the gain of electrons. Simple explanation: When an atom loses electrons, it is oxidized; when it gains electrons, it is reduced. Example: Consider the reaction between calcium and oxygen: \[ 2Ca + O2 \rightarrow 2\
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Oxidation is the loss of electrons. Reduction is the gain of electrons. Simple explanation: When an atom loses electrons, it is oxidized; when it gains electrons, it is reduced. Example: Consider the reaction between calcium and oxygen: \[ 2Ca + O2 \rightarrow 2\
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- Oxidation is the loss of electrons. Reduction is the gain of electrons. Simple explanation: When an at
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- Oxidation is the loss of electrons. Reduction is the gain of electrons. Simple explanation: When an at
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Oxidation is the loss of electrons. Reduction is the gain of electrons. Simple explanation: When an at
Oxidation is the loss of electrons. Reduction is the gain of electrons. Simple explanation: When an atom loses electrons, it is oxidized; when
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- Oxidation is the loss of electrons. Reduction is the gain of electrons. Simple explanation: When an atom loses electrons, it is oxidized; when
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