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Reactions

2 questions tagged Reactions — spanning every one of the seven Ws.

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What is oxidation?

Oxidation is a chemical process in which a substance loses electrons. In everyday language it often refers to reactions with oxygen, like rusting.

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What is a redox reaction?

A redox reaction is a chemical reaction in which electrons are transferred between substances. It includes both oxidation and reduction.

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