Question

Define the following term (with example).

Oxidation

Answer 1

Oxidation:

• It is a process that which the addition of Oxygen($\mathrm{O}$) or any electronegative element or the removal of Hydrogen($\mathrm{H}$) or an electropositive element takes place is known as oxidation.
• According to the electronic concept, oxidation is defined as the process in which loss of electrons takes place known as oxidation.
• For example; Adiition of Oxygen($\mathrm{O}$) to Carbon($\mathrm{C}$).
• $\underset{\mathrm{Carbon}}{\mathrm{C}\left(\mathrm{s}\right)}+\underset{\mathrm{Oxygen}}{{\mathrm{O}}_2\left(\mathrm{g}\right)}\to \underset{\mathrm{Carbon}\mathrm{dioxide}}{{\mathrm{CO}}_2\left(\mathrm{g}\right)}$