Difference between revisions of "Oxidation"
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Revision as of 15:02, 29 September 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Oxidation is a chemical reaction in which a substance gains Oxygen.
About Oxidation
- Oxidation can happen very slowly at low temperatures.
- Both Metals and Non-metals can be oxidised.
- Metal Oxides are basic, while Non-metal Oxides are acidic.
- When Iron is oxidised it is said to be rusting.
Examples
| Rusting | Burning |
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| Iron + Oxygen → Iron Oxide | Magnesium + Oxygen → Magnesium Oxide |
