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What is the difference between oxidation and an oxidant

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This Short distinguishes the processes oxidation and reduction from the substances described as oxidants and reductants.

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Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • distinguish oxidation from an oxidant
  • distinguish reduction from a reductant

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 2, Area of Study 1Redox (electron transfer) reactions