Oxidation

The loss of electrons by an atom, ion or other species.

The loss of electrons by an atom, ion or molecule.

Loss of electrons by a substance.

Loss of electrons by a substance during a reaction.

The loss of electrons by a substance.

The loss of electrons by an atom, ion or other particle.

A reaction in which a substance gains oxygen.

The gain of oxygen or loss of electrons by a substance.

A reaction in which a substance gains oxygen; oxidation can also be described as loss of electrons.

Loss of electrons by an atom, ion or molecule.

Loss of electrons by a particle.

The gain of oxygen by a substance during a chemical reaction.

A chemical reaction in which a substance gains oxygen; during complete combustion, the hydrocarbon is oxidised.

A reaction involving the gain of oxygen; in this context, an alcohol gains oxygen to form a carboxylic acid.

Loss of electrons by a species.

The loss of electrons by a substance.

A reaction in which a substance gains oxygen; when a metal forms an oxide, the metal is oxidised.

The loss of electrons during a chemical reaction.

The loss of electrons from an atom or ion.

The addition of oxygen to a substance; it can also be described as loss of electrons.

A reaction in which a species loses electrons.

A reaction in which a substance gains oxygen or loses hydrogen.

A reaction in which a substance gains oxygen; during corrosion, the metal is oxidised.