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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can anyone explain Oxidation?

OpenStudy (aaronq):

oxidation is the loss of electrons; in terms of oxidation states if an element becomes more positive it is being oxidized, if it becomes more negative it id being reduced (opposite of oxidation).

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so its really about ions?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it's about electrons

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