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Question
In term of electron transfer, define
Reduction
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Solution
Reduction is defined as the phenomenon in which an atom gains an electron to form a negatively charged ion called an anion.
During the formation of ionic bond one atom undergoes oxidation while another atom undergoes reduction.
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