Which statement is true concerning an oxidation-reduction reaction? O The reactant which is reducecis the oxidizing reagent. O The reactant which is oxidized is the oxidizing reagent. O The reactant which gains electrons is the reducing agent. O The reactant which loses electrons is the oxidizing agent. O None of the statements above is true.

Which statement is true concerning an oxidation-reduction reaction? O The reactant which is reducecis the oxidizing reagent. O The reactant which is oxidized is the oxidizing reagent. O The reactant which gains electrons is the reducing agent. O The reactant which loses electrons is the oxidizing agent. O None of the statements above is true.

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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