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What is the difference between reduction and oxidisation?
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There are two ways to define reduction and oxidation - in terms of electron transfer and in terms of oxygen transfer. Reduction is gain of electrons and loss of oxygen, whereas oxidation is loss of electrons and gain of oxygen.
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