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The oxidizing agent is oxygen.

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Is oxygen the oxidizing agent in combustion and the reducing agent in corrosion?

Yes, in combustion, oxygen acts as the oxidizing agent because it gains electrons from the fuel being burned. In corrosion, however, oxygen acts as the oxidizing agent as it accepts electrons from the metal, causing it to corrode or rust.


Is propane an oxidizing agent?

No it is not. Propane can be used as fuel during oxidation reaction however it is not an oxidizing agent. In a redox reaction such as combustion, propane acts as a reducing agent. Common agents are O2 and O3.


What is the difference between an oxidizing agent and a fuel?

An oxidizing agent is a substance that can accept electrons and cause other substances to lose electrons in a chemical reaction. A fuel is a substance that undergoes combustion to produce energy. In a chemical reaction, the oxidizing agent facilitates the combustion of the fuel by accepting electrons from it.


In a typical combustion reaction oxygen is the oxidizing agent and in the process is?

reduced


A material that yields oxygen causing or enhancing the combustion of other materials is classified as a?

Oxidizer


Is N2 an oxidizing agent?

Nitrogen is not an oxidizing agent.


Is combustion a redox reaction?

Yes, combustion is a redox reaction because it involves the transfer of electrons between reactants, resulting in the oxidation of the fuel and reduction of the oxidizing agent.


Is NaOCl an oxidizing agent?

Yes, NaOCl is an oxidizing agent.


Is br2 an oxidizing agent?

Yes, Br2 is an oxidizing agent.


Do substance actually burn in combustion reactions?

The fuel burns, oxygen or some other oxidizing agent, isn't burning, it supports the combustion of the fuel.


Is NaCl a common oxidizing agent?

Sodium chloride is not an oxidizing agent.


Is hydrogen peroxide an oxidizing agent?

Yes, hydrogen peroxide is an oxidizing agent.