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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>. <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>. <br> | ||
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''Remember '''OIL RIG'''''<b>:</b> | |||
'''O'''xidation<br>'''I'''s<br>'''L'''oss of electrons (and gain of Oxygen). <br><br>'''R'''eduction<br>'''I'''s<br>'''G'''ain of electrons (and loss of Oxygen). | |||
'''O'''xidation<br>'''I'''s<br>'''L'''oss of electrons (and gain of Oxygen). <br><br>'''R'''eduction<br>'''I'''s<br>'''G'''ain of electrons (and loss of Oxygen). | |||
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Revision as of 16:05, 20 October 2017
A molecule can be oxidised by the loss of electrons or Hydrogen atom.
Many molecules that are oxidised often transfer the hydrogen to another molecule, therefore reducing it. The reduced molecule is known as the oxiding agent as it accepts the hydrogen[1].
Remember OIL RIG:
Oxidation
Is
Loss of electrons (and gain of Oxygen).
Reduction
Is
Gain of electrons (and loss of Oxygen).
References
- ↑ www.chemguide.co.uk/inorganic/redox/definitions.htm