Oxidation and Reduction

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Eddie

Cards (6)

  • What is oxidation?
    The gain of oxygen
  • What is reduction?
    The loss of oxygen
  • What mnemonic is used to show oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons?
    OILRIG
  • What is a reaction where oxidation and reduction occur called?
    Redox reaction
  • What is the oxidising agent?
    The species being reduced
  • What is the reducing agent?
    The species being oxidised