When something combines with oxygen, usually causing a change in its appearance or properties.
Oxidation is a common process we see in everyday life, like when an apple turns brown or metal rusts. 🍎 It happens when a substance meets oxygen from the air and undergoes a chemical change. Think of it like oxygen giving a substance an unwanted makeover - sometimes slow, sometimes fast, but usually causing visible changes.
It's like oxygen giving a big hug to other materials. When oxygen molecules attach themselves to another substance, they change its structure. Just like how a fresh cut apple starts changing color when exposed to air. 🍏➡️🟤
Some oxidation happens slowly (like rust forming on a bike over months), while some happens quickly (like a fire, which is rapid oxidation). It's like the difference between slowly eating a sandwich and gulping it down! 🔥
We can prevent or slow down oxidation by keeping things away from oxygen. It's like wrapping food in plastic wrap or putting oil on metal - we're creating a barrier that oxygen can't easily cross. 🛡️
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