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The oxidation of
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The procedure in which an atom, molecule or ionspends one or more electrons is called oxidation and in the process in which itacquires one or more electrons is called reduction.The element which loses electrons is said to be oxidized and which obtains electrons is said to be reduced.
A constituent which oxidizes others but itself experiences reduction is known as an oxidizing agent or oxidant, and a substance which undergoes oxidation but reduces others is known as reducing agent.
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