Oxidation is a reaction where an atom, ion or compound loses an electron. It always happens at the same time as a reduction reaction - where an atom, ion or compound gains an electron. Usually, the element reacts with oxygen in an oxidation reaction, although not always. Example: Hydrogen + Flourine --> hydrogen flouride. Here the hydrogen is giving electrons to the flourine. The hydrogen is oxidised, the flourine is reduced.
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