Question
An oxidizing-reduction reaction involves the transfer of electrons from one species to another. Which phrase best describes an oxidizing agent?(1 point)
Responses
a substance that reacts with oxygen
a substance that reacts with oxygen
a substance that provides electrons to other substances
a substance that provides electrons to other substances
a substance that provides oxygen in a reaction
a substance that provides oxygen in a reaction
a substance that gains an electron in a reaction
Responses
a substance that reacts with oxygen
a substance that reacts with oxygen
a substance that provides electrons to other substances
a substance that provides electrons to other substances
a substance that provides oxygen in a reaction
a substance that provides oxygen in a reaction
a substance that gains an electron in a reaction
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The phrase that best describes an oxidizing agent is:
**a substance that gains an electron in a reaction.**
An oxidizing agent is reduced in the process of an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction, meaning it gains electrons while causing another substance to lose electrons.
**a substance that gains an electron in a reaction.**
An oxidizing agent is reduced in the process of an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction, meaning it gains electrons while causing another substance to lose electrons.
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