Chemistry - Oxidation Reduction

Written by Kevin on January 2, 2008 – 9:36 pm -

Tips for remembering the redox reaction involving electrons:
LEO the lion goes GER
LEO - Loses electrons, oxidation
GER - Gains electrons, reduction

Another way: Remembering OIL RIG helps to define the redox reaction.

OIL = Oxidation Is Loss
RIG = Reduction Is Gain 


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2 Responses to “Chemistry - Oxidation Reduction”

  1. By rahul singh on May 4, 2008 | Reply

    can be even better.

  2. By SHEIKH ABDULLAH on May 7, 2008 | Reply

    RED CAT= REDUCTION AT CATHODE
    AN OX = ANODE HAS OXIDATION

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