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Burning is an oxidation reaction - a reaction with oxygen.
It is called Flux. It forms 'slag' with the impurities, which are then removed.
When Oxygen is added to a substance it is called oxidation.
Deoxygenated describes something that at one time contained oxygen but no longer does, such as venous blood in the body. There are fewer oxygen atoms in the molecule. Deoxygenation is also called reduction.
In the process of respiration OXYGEN is taken in from the atmoshpere and CO2 is released.
The substance that help the blood carry oxygen is called hemoglobin.
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A change of state where energy is removed from a substance is called an exothermic reaction. This chemical reaction releases energy in the form of light or heat.
Many chemical elements combine with oxygen; the reaction with oxygen is called oxydation.
The oxygen rich red blood cells hold the substance hemoglobin.
Hemoglobin
Burning is an oxidation reaction - a reaction with oxygen.