BB Oxidation

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  • Oxidation is a chemical process involving the addition of oxygen or any other electronegative atom, or the removal of hydrogen and any other electropositive atom
  • Example of oxidation:
    • Addition of oxygen: 2 Mg + O₂ → 2 MgO
    • Addition of electronegative atom: 2 Na + Cl₂ → 2 NaCl
  • Reduction is a chemical process involving the addition of hydrogen or any electropositive atom, or the removal of oxygen or any electronegative atom