NEETChemistryRedox Reactions
What is the term "oxidation" defined as in chemistry?
Options
- AAddition of oxygen to a substance
- BRemoval of hydrogen from a substance
- CAddition of electropositive elements
- DRemoval of electronegative elements
Correct answer
A. Addition of oxygen to a substance
Step-by-step solution
The passage defines "oxidation" as the addition of oxygen or electronegative elements to a substance.