Question

Is oxidation a exothermic reaction.....?explain...​

Answer 1

Answer:

Oxidation reaction can be endothermic or exothermic. Exothermic: combustion of hydrocarbons, thermite rxn, burning a reactive metal for example sodium in air. Endothermic: burning a less reactive metal in air. mostly oxidation reaction is exothermic.

Answer 2

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.