oksidiasteensa
Oksidiasteensa is a Finnish term that translates to "oxidized state" or "state of oxidation." It refers to the condition of a chemical species after it has undergone oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical process that involves the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state. This can occur through various means, such as reaction with oxygen, halogens, or other oxidizing agents.
When a substance is in an oxidized state, its atoms or molecules have a higher oxidation number
For example, iron in its pure metallic form has an oxidation state of 0. When it rusts,