What is an oxidation reaction? Give an example of oxidation reaction.Is oxidation an exothermic or an endothermic reaction?

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Reactions involving addition of oxygen are classified as oxidation reactions. For example, magnesium reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide.

$2 M g + O_{2} \to 2 M g O$

Oxidation reactions are generally exothermic in nature.

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