Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 3 - Chemical Reactions - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 148d: 56b

Answer

It is a good reducing agent.

Work Step by Step

Reducing agents are elements that are good at losing electrons. Using this and the knowledge of the periodic table, we find that the given substance is a good reducing agent.
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