Chapter 18, Problem 23QAP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason should be identified for the same meaning of given two definition of oxidation and explain with example.

Oxidation can be defined as the loss of electrons or as an increase in oxidation state.

Concept Introduction:

The chemical reaction in which both oxidation and reduction process takes place is known as redox reaction. In this reaction, transfer of electrons takes place among the elements.

Oxidation is the process in which either loss of electrons, oxidation number increases, or loss of hydrogen atoms takes place. An element is oxidized, when oxidation number increases.