Oxidation is a chemical reaction in which an atom loses one or more electrons to oxygen atoms. Oxidation causes changes to the properties and appearance of substances.
Types of oxydation:
Rusting: When iron is exposed to oxygen in the air, its electrons are lost. Rusting can cause problems in vehicles. To prevent this, vehicles are painted.
Oxidation in fruit: When the fruit is exposed to the air, its electrons are lost. When this happens, a chemical change takes place, and the part of the fruit that has oxidised is no longer good to eat.
Fermentation: is a chemical reaction in which an organism such as yeast or bacteria, changes sugar and carbohydrates into alcohol or an acid.
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