Chapter 18, Problem 78AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The correct term corresponding to the given blank is to be stated.

In a (n) ______ cell, electrons flow through a wire from the reducing agent to the oxidizing agent.

Concept Introduction:

Redox reactions are defined as the oxidation-reduction reactions in which the oxidation states of atoms are changed by the transfer of electrons between two species. The chemical species that lose electrons are said to have been oxidized and are known as reducing agent while the species those gain electrons are said to have been reduced and are known as oxidizing agent.