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What is the Difference between an oxidizing agent and reducing agent?
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∙ 13y ago
An oxidizing agent oxidizes the reducing agent, while the reducing agent reduces the oxidizing agent. In simple terms, both processes occur simultaneously. Oxidizing is defined as: the gain of oxygen, loss of hydrogen or loss of electrons.
E.g.: C + O2 -> CO2
In this case oxygen would be the oxidizing agent as it supplies oxygen to the carbon. Similarly carbon would be the reducing agent in this case.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo, as might be inferred from its name oxygen is an oxidizing agent.
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∙ 11y agoReducing Agent usulally, as sulfur is in the +4 oxidation state. However it can act as an oxidising agent for example when it reacts with H2S to form sulfur.
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∙ 13y agoYes Hydrogen Peroxide is an oxidising agent
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∙ 13y agoPeroxide are generally oxidizing agents
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∙ 7y agoIt is a reducing agent.
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Is nitrous acid an oxidizing agent or reducing agent?
it is both oxidizing as well as reducing agent
What is the difference between an oxidizing agent and a fuel?
An oxidizing agent supplies oxygen, and a fuel consumes oxygen.
How is it possible for hydrogen peroxide to be both an oxidizing agent and reducing agent?
When H2O2 serves as an oxidizing agent, the oxygen is reduced to H2O. When H2O2 serves as a reducing agent, the oxygen is oxidized to O2 and bubbles are noticed.
Does ferrous ion act as reducing or oxidizing agent?
ferrous ion act as reducing agent as it will be oxidized into ferric
Is HCl an oxidizing agent or reducing agent?
reducing agent because it has room to gain electrons so it will be oxidized by an oxidizing agent. It is in the reduced form and can reduce other molecules by accepting their electrons. Therefore, NADH is the reducing agent and NAD+ is the oxidizing agent
Is nitrous acid an oxidizing agent or reducing agent?
it is both oxidizing as well as reducing agent
Is nitrogen an oxidizing agent or a reducing agent?
Reducing
What is the relationship between oxidizing and oxidizing agent?
relationship between oxidation and oxidising agent in a redox reaction
What is the difference between an oxidizing agent and a fuel?
An oxidizing agent supplies oxygen, and a fuel consumes oxygen.
Is oxygen the oxidizing agent in combustion and the reducing agent in corrosion?
oxygen is the oxidizing agent in both corrosion and combustion
Is oxygen a reducing agent?
No. Oxygen is a strong oxidizing agent.
Is lithium a strong oxidizing agent?
No, lithium is a strong reducing agent.
Is oxygen a strong reducing agent?
No. Oxygen is a strong oxidizing agent.
What species is the strongest reducing agent Cl Br l?
I is the strongest reducing agent since I is the weakest oxidizing agent among the halogens. This is because the strength of oxidizing agent increases down the group.
How is it possible for hydrogen peroxide to be both an oxidizing agent and reducing agent?
When H2O2 serves as an oxidizing agent, the oxygen is reduced to H2O. When H2O2 serves as a reducing agent, the oxygen is oxidized to O2 and bubbles are noticed.
Does ferrous ion act as reducing or oxidizing agent?
ferrous ion act as reducing agent as it will be oxidized into ferric
Is HCl an oxidizing agent or reducing agent?
reducing agent because it has room to gain electrons so it will be oxidized by an oxidizing agent. It is in the reduced form and can reduce other molecules by accepting their electrons. Therefore, NADH is the reducing agent and NAD+ is the oxidizing agent
