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Which of the following is a simple definition of oxidation?
the loss of electrons
the gain of electrons
an agent that oxidizes something
an agent that reduces something
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The loss of electrons.
(Recall: reduction = gain of electrons. Mnemonic: OIL RIG — Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain.)
(Recall: reduction = gain of electrons. Mnemonic: OIL RIG — Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain.)
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