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What are oxidation numbers? An oxidation number or oxidation state is a number assigned to each atom or ion in a compound to show its degree of oxidation. Oxidation numbers can be positive, negative or zero. It is important to note that the + or – sign should always be included. The higher the oxidation…
What are redox reactions (A level Chemistry) A RedOx reaction is simply a reaction in which Reduction and Oxidation take place at the same time. Oxidation in simple terms We can define oxidation as the gain of oxygen by a substance. For example, when magnesium reacts with oxygen, the magnesium combines with oxygen to form…
