When a Substance Is Oxidized It
The process in which a substance loses an electron in a chemical reaction is called oxidation. The lost electron cannot exist on its own and must be gained by a second substance. … It’s also a reaction of losing electrons and gaining positive charge. The atoms that lost electrons are said to be oxidized.

When a substance is oxidized it is called?

A substance that causes the oxidation ofanother substance is called an oxidizing agent. A substance thatcauses the reduction of another substance is called a reducingagent. A substance that causes the oxidation ofanother substance is called a reducing agent.

What it means to be oxidized?

verb. to undergo or cause to undergo a chemical reaction with oxygen, as in formation of an oxide. to form or cause to form a layer of metal oxide, as in rusting. to lose or cause to lose hydrogen atoms.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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