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Oxidation reactions are common in various chemical processes.

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Oxidation in Reactions

Consider a reaction where a metal loses electrons to form a cation. This process increases the oxidation number of the metal.

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    Explain why this process is classified as oxidation.

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Paper 4 structured question: Redox

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Oxidation Process

In a chemical reaction, a substance loses electrons and its oxidation number increases. This process is known as oxidation.

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    State the definition of oxidation.

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