Asked by blobby

Which phrase describes an oxidizing agent?(1 point)
Responses

a substance that reacts with oxygen
a substance that reacts with oxygen

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
a substance that gains an electron in a reaction

a substance that provides electrons to other substances
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The correct phrase that describes an oxidizing agent is:

**a substance that gains an electron in a reaction.**

Oxidizing agents facilitate oxidation by accepting electrons from other substances.