Oxidizes
Oxidizes is the third-person singular present tense of the verb oxidize. In chemistry, oxidation is a process in which an atom or molecule loses electrons, resulting in an increase in its oxidation state. Although historically linked to reaction with oxygen, modern oxidation does not require oxygen; it is defined by electron transfer. When one species oxidizes another, the oxidizing agent is reduced.
Common oxidizing agents include molecular oxygen, halogens (such as chlorine and fluorine), peroxides, and certain metal
Oxidation is central to many natural and engineered processes. In chemistry, oxidation reactions are used in
Because uncontrolled oxidation can damage materials, many systems are designed to control it. Antioxidants, stabilizers, and