What is the diRfference between Oxidation and Reduction?
An easy way to remember the difference between Oxidation and Reduction is OIL RIG:
Oxidation
Is
Loss (of electrons)
Reduction
Is
Gain (of electrons)
Oxidation involves the gain of electrons (or oxygen) and reduction involves the loss of electrons (or oxygen).
LS
Related Chemistry GCSE answers
All answers ▸Potassium forms an ionic compound with sulfur. Describe what happens when two atoms of potassium react with one atom of sulfur. Give your answer in terms of electron transfer. Give the formulae of the ions formed.
Explain how the properties and structure of solid salt change when it dissolves in water
Why is water less dense in its solid state?
Describe the difference between bases and alkalis, and explain acid-alkali neutralisation reactions.