The difference between an oxidation reaction and a reduction reaction is that oxidation is the __________ and reduction is the __________.
A) loss of electrons; gain of electrons
B) gain of electrons; loss of electrons
C) loss of protons; gain of protons
D) gain of protons; loss of protons

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Oxidation involves the loss of electrons, while reduction involves the gain of electrons. This is often remembered using the mnemonic "OIL RIG" - Oxidation Is Loss of electrons, Reduction Is Gain of electrons.

The Difference Between an Oxidation Reaction and a Reduction Reaction