Top Oxidation Flashcards

What do you know about oxidation? Do you know that it is a chemical reaction which takes place when an atom of one element loses one or more electrons to an atom of a different element? Originally the term applied only to when oxygen combined with another element, but now it is more widely used. Did you know that the element in which the atom has lost ions is said to have been oxidized?

Did you know that the element in which atoms gain ions is called the oxidizing agent? Do you know any examples of rapid oxidation? Or any examples of slow oxidation? You may not be an expert on oxidation but you can learn more about it using our oxidation flashcards which are full of fascinating facts. 
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