Which of the following is an example of an oxidation reaction?

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2 Mg (s) + O_{2} (g) \to 2 MgO (s)

2 H_{2} + O_{2} \to 2 H_{2} O

Both 1 and 2

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answer is B.

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2 Mg (s) + O_{2} (g) \to 2 MgO (s)

is an example of an oxidation reaction.
In this reaction, the oxidation reaction occurs. When an atom, molecule, or ion loses one or more electrons in a chemical reaction, oxidation will occur. The oxidation state of the chemical species increases when oxidation occurs.

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