Oxidise

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 A molecule can be oxidised by the loss of electrons or Hydrogen. 

Many molecules that are oxidised often transfer the hydrogen to another molecule , therefore reducing it. The reduced molecule is known as the oxiding agent as it accepts the hydrogen. 


References - http://www.chemguide.co.uk/inorganic/redox/definitions.html 

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