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Oxidation is the combination of a substance with oxygen. It is a reaction in which the atoms of an element lose electrons and the charge of the element increases.
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∙ 15y agoAn oxide is a chemical compound contaning at least one oxygen atom as well as at least one other element. (wikipedia)
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What is the definition of ability to rust?
The ability to rust is caused by oxidation. It is defined as the ability of iron to interact with oxygen and moisture. This interaction creates a brown oxide coating.
What is the definition of stipulative?
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What is the definition of unbounded region?
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What are the two types of definition?
the two types of definition are the formal and informal definition.
What is the definition of Suspence?
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What is the definition of aluminum oxide Aluminum Oxide refers in particular to Fused Aluminum Oxide or Fused Alumina herehttpwwwiabrasivecomproductsabrasive-grains?
The definition of aluminum oxide is various forms of aluminum oxide. This only occurred naturally as corundum.
Does iron oxide contain any nickel?
No. By definition iron oxide is a compound of iron and oxygen.
What is the definition of NOS?
NOS is Nitrous-Oxide Systems. They're a specific brand for nitrous.
Why is nickel lustrous and nickel oxide not?
It depends on what definition of "not" you're referring to, the question has too many variables to answer
Link between lodestone and magnetism?
Lodestone or magnetite is a magnetic type of Iron oxide ore.double click on lodestone or magnetite for an answer tips definition.
What is Ochur?
Definition #1: Any one of various earthy mixtures containing clay and iron oxide, ranging in coloring from pale yellow to orange, brown, and red, used as pigments. Definition #2: A pale brownish yellow. Definition #3: Slang for money.
What is the name for the compound Cu2O?
Copper (I) Oxide or Cuprous Oxide
What is the common name for MgO?
Magnesium Oxide
Is phosphorus oxide an amphoteric oxide?
Whether one considers phosphorous pentoxide an acid depends on what definition of an acid is applied. Under the Bronsted-Lowry definition, acids are compounds that donate protons, a definition phosphoric acid fits but not phosphorous pentoxide. Under the Lewis definition, however, an acid accepts a pair of electrons from a base, in which case phosphorous pentoxide is classified as an acid. Its acidic properties are demonstrated by its reaction with water (neutral) to form phosphoric acid (acidic).
Is oxide a fuel?
oxide is not. But nitrous oxide is!
Examples of basic oxides?
Sodium oxide, Magnesium oxide, Copper oxide, Acidic oxide, Amphoteric oxide
Is aluminmum oxide an amphoteric oxide?
Yes it is an amphoteric oxide as it has both basic oxide and acidic oxide properties.
