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Oxidation is a chemical reaction; but a physical modification can also occur.

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When oxidation occurs does a substance undergo a chemical a physical change or both?

Oxidation is a chemical reaction; but a physical modification can also occur.


When oxidation occurs does a substance undergo a chemical change or a physical change or both?

Oxidation is a chemical reaction; but a physical modification can also occur.


Is burning sulfur a physical or chemical change?

It is a chemical change, an oxidation reaction.


Is oxidation chemical or physical reaction?

Oxidation is the recombination of atoms of one molecule with oxygen. An example might be the rusting of iron: 2Fe(s) + 3O2(g) --> 2Fe2O3(s) Therefore, oxidation is chemical reaction.


What does oxiation mean?

There is no term "oxiation." It may be a misspelling or misunderstanding. If you meant "oxidation," it refers to a chemical reaction in which a substance loses electrons, usually to oxygen, resulting in the substance being oxidized. Oxidation can lead to changes in the physical and chemical properties of the substance.


Reaction with oxygen is a physical or a chemical change?

Oxidation is a chemical process.


A substance that shows a decrease in oxidation number during chemical reaction?

A substance that shows a decrease in oxidation number during a chemical reaction is being reduced. Reduction involves a decrease in the oxidation number of an element. This indicates a gain of electrons by the substance.


Is oxidation a physical change?

Oxidation typically involves a chemical change where a substance loses electrons. While you might observe physical changes associated with oxidation, such as a change in color or texture of the material, the process itself is primarily a chemical change.


Burning wood a physical or chemical?

Burning wood is a chemical reaction because combustion (burning) is an oxidation reaction.


Why is melting a physical property of the wax but flammability in a chemical property?

Melting doesn't change the composition of a compound (substance).Burning is a chemical reaction, an oxidation - new compounds are formed.


Is burning a bagel a physical change?

Burning is a chemical reaction, an oxidation.


Is something that is easily oxidized a physical or chemical property?

Oxidation is a chemical reaction, so it is a chemical property.