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Consider the half reaction below.

Upper F e right arrow upper F e superscript 2 plus, plus 2 e superscript minus.

Which statement best describes what is taking place in this half reaction?
Iron is being reduced.
Iron is being oxidized.
Iron is gaining electrons.
Iron is an oxidizing agent.

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Iron is being oxidized.

Explanation: Fe → Fe2+ + 2e− shows Fe losing two electrons (oxidation, oxidation state 0 → +2). Because it loses electrons, Fe is the reducing agent (not the oxidizing agent).