Oxidation

Description

Oxidation and reduction are chemical processes characterised in terms of oxygen, hydrogen or electrons transfer that occurs during a reaction between a molecule, atom or ion.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 6 occupations
  • Optional in 1 occupations
  • Total: 7 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Chemist
    Chemists perform laboratory research by testing and analysing the chemical structure of substances.They translate the research results into industrial production processes which ar…
  • Chemical metallurgist
    Chemical metallurgists are involved in the extraction of useable metals from ores and recycleable material. They study the properties of metal, such as corrosion and fatigue. Other…
  • Chemical engineering technician
    Chemical engineering technicians transform raw materials in order to develop and test chemical products. They also work on improving chemical plant operations and processes. Duties…
  • Analytical chemist
    An analytical chemist is a highly skilled professional who specializes in the analysis of substances to determine their composition, structure, and properties. These professionals …
  • Biochemist
    A Biochemist is a scientist who studies the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms. Their work is at the intersection of biology and chemistry, explor…
  • Chemical engineer
    A Chemical Engineer is a professional who applies principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering to design, develop, and optimize processes for producing chemicals,…

Optional for

  • Biochemical engineer
    A Biochemical Engineer is a highly specialized professional who combines principles of biology, chemistry, and engineering to design and develop processes for producing pharmaceuti…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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