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 provides electrons to other substances
a substance that provides electrons to other substances
a substance that reacts with oxygen
a substance that reacts with oxygen
a substance that gains an electron in a reaction
a substance that gains an electron in a reaction
a substance that provides oxygen in a reaction
Responses
a substance that provides electrons to other substances
a substance that provides electrons to other substances
a substance that reacts with oxygen
a substance that reacts with oxygen
a substance that gains an electron in a reaction
a substance that gains an electron in a reaction
a substance that provides oxygen in a reaction
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The phrase that best describes an oxidizing agent is:
**a substance that gains an electron in a reaction**.
An oxidizing agent is specifically defined as a substance that accepts electrons from another species, causing that species to be oxidized.
**a substance that gains an electron in a reaction**.
An oxidizing agent is specifically defined as a substance that accepts electrons from another species, causing that species to be oxidized.