OIL RIG—Oxidation Is Loss (of electrons); Reduction Is Gain (of electrons)

OIL RIG—Oxidation Is Loss (of electrons); Reduction Is Gain (of electrons)

LEO the lion says GER—Lose Electrons Oxidation; Gain Electrons Reduction

To summarize:

• Oxidation—the loss of electrons

• Reduction—the gain of electrons

• Oxidizing agent—the substance being reduced

• Reducing agent—the substance being oxidized

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