Does a molecule gain electrons when it is reduced?

@Sorathian (4329)
Pakistan
February 21, 2007 10:58am CST
Does a molecule gain electrons when it is reduced?
2 responses
its-logos-plus-logic
@flowerchilde (12529)
• United States
21 Feb 07
...I would guess yes.. but I really don't know why.. So whether my intuition is working today or not.. It just seems right, that the electrons would increase..(?!) Someone tell me, am I right? I tried googling it, but couldn't make much sense out of it.. er, nothing clear and obvious came up.
its-logos-plus-logic
@flowerchilde (12529)
• United States
21 Feb 07
If I'm right why am I right (I wonder) and if I'm wrong, why am I wrong?
surveyfreak
@surveyfreak (9)
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8 Jan 08
Hi. Yes, you are right! I remember this pnemonic: OIL RIG Oxidation is LOSS of electrons Reduction is GAIN of electrons Rick. (If you need any help on any other chemistry or biology questions, I am here to help.)