Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
An oxidation equation is a chemical equation that represents the process of oxidation, which involves the loss of electrons by a substance during a chemical reaction.
Related terms
Reduction: Reduction is the opposite process of oxidation, where a substance gains electrons during a chemical reaction.