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In a redox reaction, the substance that accepts electrons is said to be the substance reduced. This substance is also likely the oxidizing agent, since oxidation is the loss of electrons.

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The substance in a redox reaction that accepts electrons is called an oxidizing agent. In the reaction the oxidizing agent is reduced.

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redox reaction, the substance that gains electrons is said to be reduced. A good memory tool: OIL RIG oxidation is loss, reduction is gain (of electrons)

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Heres a simple way to remember this

OILRIG

oxidation is loss, reduction is gain.

so the acceptor is reduced and the donator is oxidised.

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"oxidizing agent"

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