Oxidation Involves the ________ , and Reduction Involves The

Question

Oxidation involves the ________ , and reduction involves the
A) gain of oxygen; loss of oxygen
B) loss of oxygen; gain of oxygen
C) loss of electrons; gain of electrons
D) gain of electrons; loss of electrons

Accepted Answer

Oxidation involves the loss of electrons, while reduction involves the gain of electrons. This is often remembered using the mnemonic "LEO says GER," which stands for "Loss of Electrons is Oxidation, while Gain of Electrons is Reduction." Therefore, choice C, "loss of electrons; gain of electrons," is the correct answer.