Food can lose electrons to air. this loss of electrons can create free radicals that destroy chemical bonds, hence spoiling the food. which term describes this process?

depending on the type of food it is either called oxidation or lipid peroxidation. hope this helps

The correct answer is oxidation.

Explanation:

A chemical procedure in which electrons are lost is called the oxidation process. Thus, when food comes into contact with the air for a longer duration then the molecules of oxygen present in the air produces an oxide layer that leads to oxidation of food. This is due to the fact that food loses electrons and these electrons are acquired by the molecules of oxygen. Thus, food turns unfit to eat and becomes spoilt. The procedure is called oxidation.