What is an example of oxidation in the forest?

Of the three possibilities, combustion is the only certain oxidation. The other two might be oxidations, but they also might not....Show more

A forest fire is an example of oxidation in action....Show more

I cover typical reaction types in my answer here
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you need to know those general reactions

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oxidation means an increase in "oxidation state"
example
.. 1 CH4 + 2 O2 ----> 1 CO2 + 2 H2O

on the left,
.. the C is in the -4 oxidation state.
on the right
.. the C is in the +4 oxidation state

the oxidation state of C increased so C is oxidized.

See if that example is like any of the generic equations in that link....Show more