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What is an oxidation reaction?
Oxidation Reaction
Oxidation is the loss of electrons or an increase in the oxidation state of an atom, an ion, or of certain atoms in a molecule.
Example: The reaction between magnesium metal and oxygen to form magnesium oxide involves the oxidation of magnesium.
2Mg(s) + O2(g) ------------ 2MgO(s) [Oxidation]
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