What is oxidation

In oxidation reaction, oxidation release electrons, which is very helpful.

hydrogen ion from the electrolyte combines with a zinc atom, forming zinc hydroxide.

Hydrogen ion and electrolysis combined with zinc equals zinc hydroxide.

This is oxidation.

This release electrons, electrons stored in a brass.

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