LEO says GER

created by qousqous
(thing) by qousqous (4.8 mon) (print)   (I like it!) Sat Dec 30 2000 at 3:44:25
A chemistry mnemonic to remember the difference between oxidation and reduction. It goes as follows:

LEO (the Lion) says GER:
Loss of electrons is oxidation,
gain of electrons is reduction

cf. OIL RIG

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