Question

Corrosion is the process by which iron is oxidized by elemental oxygen. therefore oxygen is the (oxidizing / reducing) agent and (gives / accepts) electrons.

Answer 1

Oxygen is the oxidizing agent and accept electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

• Corrosion is an example of a redox reaction which involves both reduction and oxidation process.
• During corrosion a metal loses electrons and becomes oxidized to form a metal ion. Therefore, oxygen is the oxidizing agent since it undergoes reduction by gaining electrons.
• Therefore, during corrosion of iron, iron is the reducing agent and gives electrons, while oxygen is the oxidizing agent and accepts the electrons.