Oxidation-Reduction
In oxidation-reduction reactions, electrons are lost and gained.
LEOGER:
L
oss of
e
lectrons -
o
xidation
G
ain of
e
lectrons -
r
eduction
Photosynthesis
6CO
2
+ 6H
2
0 + energy => C
6
H
12
O
6
+ 6O
2
reduced
oxidized
Cellular Respiration
C
6
H
12
O
6
+ 6O
2
=> 6CO
2
+ 6H
2
O + energy
oxidized
reduced
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