A measure of the number of electrons that an atom uses to bond with atoms of another element

A loss of electrons and therefore an increase in oxidation number

the gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation number

A reagent that reduces (adds electrons to) another species

A reagent that oxidises another species

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Term	Definition
Oxidation number	A measure of the number of electrons that an atom uses to bond with atoms of another element
Oxidation	A loss of electrons and therefore an increase in oxidation number
Reduction	the gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation number
Reducing agent	A reagent that reduces (adds electrons to) another species
Oxidising agent	A reagent that oxidises another species