In redox reactions, _________ (and associated H+ ions) are transferred from one compound or element to another. If one compound or element "loses" _________ and becomes oxidized, another must "gain" _________ and become reduced. For example, in photosynthesis, water becomes [oxidized/reduced] (to O2) and the ___________ (and associated H+ ions) it loses in the process [oxidize/reduce] CO2 to glucose.
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electrons...
electrons...
electrons...
oxidized...
electrons...
reduce....
Remember: OIL RIG, or LEO says GER
Oxidation loses electron, reduction gains electron.
electrons...
electrons...
oxidized...
electrons...
reduce....
Remember: OIL RIG, or LEO says GER
Oxidation loses electron, reduction gains electron.