Difference Between Oxidation and Reduction

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OXIDATION

REDUCTION

Gaining Oxygen

Losing Oxygen

Losing Hydrogen

Gaining Hydrogen

Increase in oxidation number

Decrease in oxidation number

Loss of electrons

Gain of electrons

Results in release of energy

Results in storing energy

 

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CA Maninder Singh is a Chartered Accountant for the past 14 years and a teacher from the past 18 years. He teaches Science, Economics, Accounting and English at Teachoo