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Oxidation
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Reduction
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The chemical reaction in which reactants rain oxygen atoms to form corresponding oxides are known as oxidation reactions.
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The chemical reactions in which reactant gain hydrogen are called reduction reactions.
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The chemical reactions in which reactants lose hydrogen atoms to form products are called oxidation reductions.
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The reactions in which reactants lose oxygen atoms to form products are called as reduction reactions.
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