Question

When iron pipes come in contact with water and oxygen, iron transfers electrons to the oxygen molecules. Which statement about the reactants is correct?(1 point)
1 Oxygen is the reducing agent.
2 Iron is the oxidizing agent.
3 Iron is reduced, and oxygen is oxidized.
4 Oxygen is reduced, and iron is oxidized.

Answer 1

4 Oxygen is reduced, and iron is oxidized.