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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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