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What happens in an oxidation reaction?


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Oxidation reaction:

  • When oxygen combines with an element or compound, an oxidation reaction occurs.
  • Oxidation can also be defined as the process of the removal of hydrogen from the reactant species.
  • Oxidation is the process of losing electrons by a molecule, atom, or ion. For example, MgMg2++2e-

Example of Oxidation reaction:

  • When iron reacts with oxygen to form iron oxide. This reaction is known as an oxidation reaction

4Fe(s)+3O2(g)2Fe2O3(s)


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