Question

Oxidation reactions have some harmful effects. Comment on the sentence.

Answer 1

Oxidation reactions: The oxidation reaction involves the addition of oxygen and the removal of hydrogen.

For example, Iron metal (Fe) is oxidized to form Iron oxide $\left({\mathrm{Fe}}_2{\mathrm{O}}_3\right)$.

Some harmful effects of oxidation are:

Rancidity: When food gets oxidized, it causes spoilage of food.

Corrosion: Oxidation of metals leads to degradation of metals.