When two atoms combine to form a compound, one atoms pulls electrons from the other atom towards itself. The atom that pulls electrons is (reduced or oxidized). The atom whose electrons are being pulled is (reduced or oxidized)?

Answer 1

When two atoms combine to form a compound and one atom pulls electrons from the other, the atom that pulls the electrons is said to be reduced. This is because reduction involves the gain of electrons.

On the other hand, the atom whose electrons are being pulled away is said to be oxidized. Oxidation involves the loss of electrons.

In summary:

• The atom that pulls electrons is reduced.
• The atom whose electrons are being pulled is oxidized.