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Redox Reactions in Everyday Life

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Think about an example of a redox reaction and an acid-base reaction in our everyday lives. Give your examples and discuss why you think it's important for all of us to understand this chemistry and why it's not just important to chemistry and why it's not just important to chemists.
(Please don't use the iron and rust example.)

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An example of a redox reaction is the combustion of fuel. The oxidation process mainly produces carbon dioxide and heat energy.

An example of an acid-base reaction is water. Hydrogen ...

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