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Rust is an example of oxidation.
What does Oxidation mean?
Oxidation is a chemical reaction involving oxygen or electron loss.
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A chemical change that happens when a substance reacts with oxygen or loses electrons.
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The science lab showed oxidation on a piece of metal.
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WordOxidation.
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MeaningOxidation is a chemical reaction involving oxygen or electron loss.
ExampleExample: Rust is an example of oxidation.
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- day
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- shun
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- Put a little extra energy on day.
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Synonyms
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reactionUse for a chemical change.
rustingUse for oxidation that happens to iron.
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reductionUse for the opposite electron-change process in chemistry.
protectionUse when a material is kept from reacting.
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