3. Oxidation and Reduction
Oxidation
◦ Addition of oxygen.
◦ Loss/Removal of hydrogen.
◦ Loss of electrons.
◦ Increase/Gain of oxidation
number.
Reduction
◦ Removal of oxygen.
◦ Gain/Addition of hydrogen.
◦ Gain of electrons.
◦ Decrease/Loss of oxidation
number.