what is oxidation and give an example
Combustion is an example of a redox reaction that occurs so rapidly that noticeable heat and light are produced. Corrosion, decay, and various biological processes are examples of oxidation that occurs so slowly that noticeable heat and light are not produced. Combustion. Combustion means burning.
Redox - Memory aids. 1  The key terms involved in redox are often confusing.  2 OIL RIG â oxidation is loss of electrons, reduction is gain of electrons.  3 LEO the lion says GER â loss of electrons is oxidation, gain of electrons is reduction.