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What is Oxidation

 

Oxidation is the process of losing electrons. The metal atoms release electrons (are oxidized) and become positive ions.

The site at which this occurs is known as the anode.

Typical oxidation half-reactions include the following.

 

(1)   Zn  ---->  Zn2+   +  2e-

 

(2)   Al   ---->  Al3+    +  3e-

 

(3)   Fe  ---->  Fe2+   +  2e-

 

this article is taken from: DOE FUNDAMENTALS HANDBOOK CHEMISTRY Volume 1 of 2 - DOE-HDBK-1015/1-93 JANUARY 1993

 

                                                                                                             
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