4.1.4 Oxidation & Reduction in Terms of Electrons

• What is oxidation?

  Loss of electrons.
• What is reduction?

  Gain of electrons.
• What does ‘OILRIG’ stand for?

  Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain.
• What is a REDOX reaction?

  A reaction which involves both reduction and oxidation.
• What is an oxidising agent?

  A substance that causes oxidation.