Pearson eText Principles of Human Physiology -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText Principles of Human Physiology -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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Chapter 3.6, Problem 1CTQ
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If there is a difference between an oxidant and a free radical and write the differences if any.

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Oxidants are substances that have a strong affinity for electrons. Such oxidants are composed of electronegative elements. Oxidants occur naturally in the body as a part of the normal body process. Free radicals or harmful oxidants are highly reactive chemical species formed during the course of chemical reactions. They are characterized by the presence of an unpaired electron, and hence have a strong affinity for other electrons in an attempt to complete a bond containing a pair of electrons.

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