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Oxidation means to lose electrons. Here is an example. A car gets rusty. This is a result from iron reacting with oxygen to form Fe2O3. The voltage required for oxidation of iron metal is .41V, but when it reacts with oxygen it becomes oxidized (lose electrons) forming Fe2+ which has a high "reduction" (the gaining of electrons) voltage (.76 V). The electrons will go to Fe2O3 since it wants to gain electrons, rust, causing the metal to disappear and allowing rust to form. Here's a way to think of this, Iron and Rust are simply having a game of Tug of War. Rust is stronger than iron, so it will pull iron to its side easily causing iron to lose (disappear). Hope this helps :)
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What do the oxidation of zinc and the oxidation of aluminum have in common?
they both heavily relate to chemistry
Is Mass wasting severe farm land erosion?
oxidation
What is Stream Erosion?
Stream erosions are things that can relate to normal erosions
How did the slope gradient presence or absence of vegetation and rain intensity relate to the amount of water erosion that occurs on the slope?
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What is the oxidation state of oxygen in H2O2?
O = -2 oxidation state H = +1 oxidation state
Which of the following is not an agent of erosion?
Oxidation
What do the oxidation of zinc and the oxidation of aluminum have in common?
they both heavily relate to chemistry
How does the Grand Canyon relate to erosion?
It was created by the erosion of the Colorado River.
Is Mass wasting severe farm land erosion?
oxidation
Weathering and erosion relate to Minnesota?
What is the wole fluffing deal
What is Stream Erosion?
Stream erosions are things that can relate to normal erosions
How do dust storms relate in soil erosion?
by growing crops to absorb [ the moisture
What is combustion and how does it relate to oxygen?
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What is involved in weathering?
Oxidation, erosion (wind and/or water), gravity, light (esp ultra-violet), physical wear, decomposition.
How do you calculate the the oxidation number of mn in k2mno4?
First O has an oxidation number of -2; K will an oxidation number of +1 as it is an alkali metal. Therfore the Mn is +6. note that while the manganate ion exists, the question may relate to the permanganate ion MnO4-, so KMnO4, where Mn has oxidation number of +7
How is weathering different than erosion?
weathering is part of erosion there are two types of erosion mechanical and chemical. chemical refers to elements such as oxygen and Iron which cause a chemical change such as rust and oxidation mechanical weathering is when rocks or materials are separated by water mass movement etc
How did the slope gradient presence or absence of vegetation and rain intensity relate to the amount of water erosion that occurs on the slope?
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