Oxidation, Oxidized
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		The oxidation process is associated with the removal of one or more electrons from an atom, ion, or molecule. The electrode at which such a reaction occurs in an electrochemical cell is the Anode. The anode has the most electronegative chemical potential and exhibits corrosion. A typical oxidation reaction involving two electrons is: Zn -> Zn 2+ + 2e. The zinc ion enters the electrolyte and the free electrons are transported to the cathode where they participate in a reduction reaction.