alleryStart learning →In terms of electrons, what is oxidation?
AGain of electrons
BLoss of neutrons
CGain of protons
DLoss of electrons
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Loss of electrons
1. A redox reaction involves an exchange of electrons between two species.
2. Oxidation is the loss of electrons by a molecule, atom or ion.
3. Reduction is the gain of electrons, and the two always happen together.
4. The memory aid OiLRiG stands for oxidation is loss and reduction is gain.
_Source: Siyavula Physical Sciences Grade 11 (Everything Science, CC BY 4.0), Chapter 13: Types of reactions_
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