Define oxidation. Identify and name the substance oxidised in the following reaction : CuO + H 2 → Cu + H 2 O

Define oxidation. Identify and name the substance oxidised in the following reaction : CuO + H2 → Cu + H2O

Solution

Oxidation is the gain of oxygen by a substance or the loss of hydrogen from a substance/ loss of electrons. Hydrogen / H2

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