Oxidation-Reduction Reactions (11)

Question 1

Oxidation and Reduction

OIL RIG

LEO the lion says GER

Answer 1

Oxidation is the loss of electrons
The reduction in the gain of electrons

LEO: Loss of electron is oxidation
GER: Gain of the electron is reduction

Question 2

Oxidizing agent

Answer 2

cause another atom in a redox reaction to undergo oxidation and itself is reduced.

Question 3

Reducing agent

Answer 3

cause another atom in a redox reaction to undergo reduction and itself is reduced.