Question

1. Define oxidation reaction? Give four example of oxidation​

Answer 1

Answer:

• The reaction in which oxygen combines with other elements or compounds is known as an oxidation reaction. For example, burning of hydrogen is an oxidation process in which hydrogen combines with oxygen to form water. Oxidation reactions are exothermic.
• The iron metal is oxidized to form the iron oxide known as rust. Meanwhile, oxygen is reduced. Another example of oxidation where an element combines with oxygen is the reaction between magnesium metal and oxygen to form magnesium oxide. ... Tarnish is the name given to the oxidation of silver.

Answer 2

The reaction in which oxygen combines with other elements or compounds is known as an oxidation reaction. For example burning of hydrogen is an oxidation process in which hydrogen combines with oxygen to form water. ... (c ) Explain, by giving an example, low oxidation and reduction proceed side by side.