Mnemonic devices for redox reactions

Oxidation and reduction, how to remember the workings? See, learn and remember

LEO GER

  Mnemonic Device: LEO GER Explanation: to keep the two halves of a redox process straight. The Loss of Electrons is Oxidation; the Gain of Electrons is Reduction.

OIL RIG

  Mnemonic Device: OIL RIG  Explanation: to remember that Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain. An OIL RIG Cat At the Anode, Oxidation Is Loss and Reduction Is Gain at the Cathode

LOAN

  Mnemonic Device: LOAN  Explanation: to remember that the Left-side Oxidation Anode attracts Negative ions