Gaining Through Losing was created on 2001-07-04.
its losing
electrons
If you meant the opposite of oxidation, that would be "reduction". Oxidation is the act of losing an electron, while reduction is the act of gaining an electron.
Chemical bonds can be only produced by gaining, losing or sharing electrons. If a compound is formed by losing or gaining electrons, it is called an ionic bond and if by sharing electrons, it is called a covalent bond.
by gaining or losing electrons.
chmical bond
Oxidation: losing electrons Reduction: gaining electrons OIL RIG (oxidation is losing-reduction is gaining) ^ helpful memory tool.
Electrons
Ionic bonding.
No - by losing electrons
Because they are either losing or gaining an electron
In forming compounds, atoms are engaged in either gaining or losing electrons. They may also share electrons, but that is also a form of gaining or losing electrons.