I keep getting “Oxidation and reduction” questions wrong in Redox Reactions. What's the trap?
mixing up which process loses and which gains electrons.
The usual trap: mixing up which process loses and which gains electrons. How to avoid it: OIL RIG — Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain. Go back to the definition — oxidation is loss of electrons and reduction is gain of electrons (remember OIL RIG).
Key point
Oxidation and reduction
Common mistake
mixing up which process loses and which gains electrons.
Memory tip
OIL RIG — Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain.
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