Oxidation 14
Oxidation 14 : Chemistry and Chemical Disasters. Oxidation is generally considered any reaction in which electrons are transferred. The substance that gains electrons in the reaction is considered the oxidizing agent, and the substance that loses electrons is the reducing agent. Oxidation and reduction always occur simultaneously. Compounds containing oxygen, chlorine, fluorine, etc. , are common oxidizing agents. Compounds such as potassium nitrate, potassium perchlorate and calcium hypochlorite are examples of oxidizers commonly encountered in explosive and incendiary compositions
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