Reduction is the gain of electrons by a substance. It is also the loss of oxygen from a substance. For example, copper(II) oxide can be reduced to form copper when it reacts with hydrogen: ...

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Many metals play important roles in living systems; for instance sodium and potassium, which are important for maintaining osmotic equilibrium, as well as calcium, magnesium, iron and copper.

In the blast furnace, it is so hot that carbon monoxide can be used, in place of carbon, to reduce the iron(III) oxide: iron(III) oxide + carbon monoxide → iron + carbon dioxide The blast ...