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Oxidation, Reduction
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| OIL RIG | Oxidation is loss of electrons Reduction is gain of electrons |
| Oxidising Agent | A substance that brings about oxidation in other substances. |
| Reducing Agent | A substance that brings about reduction in other substances. |
| Oxidation Number | The charge that an atom has or appears to have when electrons are distributed according to certain rules. |
| Oxidation | Loss of electrons |
| Reduction | Gain of electrons |