Chemistry In Focus
Chemistry In Focus
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Author: Tro, Nivaldo J., Neu, Don.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 14, Problem 21E
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The relationship between the aging and oxidation is to be explained.

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A molecule that contains unpaired electron(s) is called a free radical and radicals are highly reactive and toxic.

Free radicals are generated as a by-product from oxygen catabolism during the oxidative stress.

A free radical can be generated by the cleavage of a weak bond between electrons.

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