Assertion: reduction | /r/HasProperty | decrease
Facets:
value: in oxidation number
type: OTHER
value: in oxidation state
type: LOCATION
value: by atom
type: OTHER
value: by a molecule
type: OTHER
value: by ion
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Reduction is the gain of electrons or a decrease in the oxidation state of an atom, an ion, or of certain atoms in a molecule.
text: Reduction is the gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.
text: Conversely, reduction occurs when there is a decrease in oxidation number.
text: Oxidation is an increase of oxidation number (a loss of electrons); reduction is a decrease in oxidation number (a gain of electrons).
text: Reduction is the gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.
text: Oxidation is an increase in oxidation number (loss of electrons); reduction is a decrease in oxidation number (gain of electrons).
text: The definitions of oxidation and reduction can be broadened a bit using oxidation numbers: Oxidation is an increase in oxidation number; reduction is a decrease in oxidation number.
text: Oxidation is an increase in oxidation number (loss of electrons); reduction is a decrease in oxidation number (gain of electrons).