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Red-ox

What is an oxidation-reduction reaction?


A reaction where there is a transfer of charge by which a loss of electrons (oxidation) and a gain of electrons (reduction) occurs.


What mnemonic can you use to remember electron flow?


OIL RIG: Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain.



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Alfa Diallo 2006-08-04