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Which substance loses electrons in a chemical reaction?
the one that is oxidized, which is the oxidizing agent
the one that is reduced, which is the reducing agent
the one that is oxidized, which is the reducing agent
the one that is reduced, which is the oxidizing agent

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"The one that is oxidized, which is the reducing agent."

Explanation: Losing electrons = oxidation. The species that loses electrons causes another to be reduced, so it is the reducing agent.