Concept explainers
Interpretation: The given statement regarding an oxidizing agent needs to be explained.
Concept Introduction: By transfer of electrons,
Answer to Problem 43A
An oxidizing agent takes electrons from another species so, it causes oxidation. Oxidizing agent gains one or more electrons hence, it is reduced.
Explanation of Solution
An oxidizing agent takes electrons from other species and a reducing agent release electrons to another species. Hence, by accepting electrons, an oxidizing agent produces oxidation of another species. And the oxidizing agent is reduced.
Reducing agent oxidized by donating one or more electrons.
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