Question

Fill in the following blanks with suitable words :

(a) The addition of oxygen to a substance is called ........... whereas removal of oxygen is called .......

(b) The addition of hydrogen to a substance is called .......... whereas removal of hydrogen is called .........

(c) Anit-oxidants are often added to fat containing foods to prevent .......... due to oxidation.

Answer 1

(a) Oxidation ; Reduction
(b) Reduction ; Oxidation
(c) Rancidity