Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0132525763
ISBN 13: 978-0-13252-576-3

Chapter 20 - Oxidation-Reduction Reactions - 20.1 The Meaning of Oxidation and Reduction - 20.1 Lesson Check - Page 699: 6

Answer

To identify the oxidizing agent, look for the element that GAINS electrons (reduced). To identify the reducing agent in a redox reaction, look for the element that LOSES electrons (oxidized).

Work Step by Step

To identify the oxidizing agent, look for the element that GAINS electrons (reduced). To identify the reducing agent in a redox reaction, look for the element that LOSES electrons (oxidized).
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