Explanation
This is an acronym to help you remember that Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain. Every letter stands for one term. At the anode, oxidation happens (electrons are lost); at the cathode, reduction happens (electrons are gained).
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Mnemonic device
This is an acronym to help you remember that Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain. Every letter stands for one term. At the anode, oxidation happens (electrons are lost); at the cathode, reduction happens (electrons are gained).