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2. What happens when an atom is oxidized? Give an example of a metal being oxidized​

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The iron metal is oxidized to form the iron oxide known as rust. Electrochemical reactions are great examples of oxidation reactions. When a copper wire is placed into a solution that contains silver ions, electrons are transferred from the copper metal to the silver ions. The copper metal is oxidized
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Oxidation is the loss of electrons or an increase in the oxidation state of a chemical or atoms within it.

Iron is oxidized to form the iron oxide known as rust.

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