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A [[Molecule|molecule]] can be oxidised by the loss of electrons or Hydrogen atom.&nbsp;<br> 

Many molecules that are oxidised often transfer the [[Hydrogen|hydrogen]] to another [[Molecule|molecule]], therefore reducing it. The reduced molecule is known as the [[Oxiding agent|oxiding agent]] as it accepts the hydrogen<ref>www.chemguide.co.uk/inorganic/redox/definitions.htm</ref>.&nbsp;<br> 

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''Remember '''OIL&nbsp;RIG'''''<b>:</b> 

'''O'''xidation<br>'''I'''s<br>'''L'''oss of electrons (and gain of Oxygen).&nbsp;<br><br>'''R'''eduction<br>'''I'''s<br>'''G'''ain of electrons (and loss of Oxygen). 

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