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.
Mnemonic devices for redox reactions
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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
