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What happens when oxidation happens very quickly?

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There is combustion or explosion. This is because of the oxidation reaction produces heat rapidly hence able to spark a fire. Some materials oxidize rapidly and hence their property is harness in motion/movement processes. An example is the use of fossil fuels in combustion engines.




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