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The chemical reaction between iron (Fe) and oxygen (O) results in the loss of electrons from iron. This reaction is an example of?

The chemical reaction between iron (Fe) and oxygen (O) results in the loss of electrons from iron. This reaction is an example of?
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The chemical reaction between iron (Fe) and oxygen (O) results in the loss of electrons from iron. This reaction is an example of?

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This is a redox reaction.
3Fe + 2O₂ → Fe₃O₄ (Fe⁺²O·Fe⁺³₂O₃)

Fe - 2e⁻ = Fe⁺²
Fe - 3e⁻ = Fe⁺³
O₂ + 4e⁻ = 2O⁻²
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oxidation is the answer you are looking for

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