LEO the lion says GER

Try using a mnemonic to remember the definitions for oxidation and reduction. For example, in "LEO the lion says GER," LEO stands for "Loss of Electrons is Oxidation." GER stands for "Gain of Electrons is Reduction." The mnemonic "OIL RIG" stands for "Oxidation Is Loss. Reduction Is Gain." Make up your own mnemonic to help you remember these definitions. 

Loss of Electrons is Oxidation = LEO Gain of Electrons is Reduction = GER LEO the lion says GER ... 

In an oxidation-reduction reaction, one compound loses electrons and one compound gains electrons. The compound that loses electrons is oxidized, and the one that gains electrons is reduced. One way to remember the difference between oxidation and reduction is with the phrase LEO the lion says GER Imss of Electrons is Oxidation Gain of Electrons is Reduction. 

Comment A common mnemonic for remembering oxidation and reduction is LEO the lion says GER losing electrons is oxidation gaining electrons is reduction. 

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