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Apply the following definitions.
Oxidation is the loss of electrons.
Reduction is the gain of electrons.
The substance oxidized is the reducing agent.
The substance reduced is the oxidizing agent.
To get you started. S in SO2 has an oxidation state of +4. In SO3 S is +6
O in O2 i zero, in SO3 it is -2.
For the following reaction, identify the substance oxidized, reduced and the oxidizing and reducing agents.
2SO2 + O2 ----> 2SO3
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