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In the chemical reaction shown below, which element was oxidized? 4Fe + 3O2 yields 2Fe2O3

In the chemical reaction shown below, which element was oxidized? 4Fe + 3O2 yields 2Fe2O3
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In the chemical reaction shown below, which element was oxidized? 4Fe + 3O2 yields 2Fe2O3

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Iron (Fe) is oxidised because:
a. It combines with oxygen
b. It's oxidation number is increased from 0 to +3
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