Define the terms oxidation, reduction in terms of electron transfer.

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Oxidation is the process of loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.
The reduction is the process of gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.

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