Question

Which best describes an oxidizing agent?

A) a reactant that undergoes oxidation
B) a reactant that undergoes reduction
C) the product of an oxidation
D) the product of a reduction

Answer 1

b

Step-by-step explanation:

cause it is

Answer 2

Answer:B) a reactant that undergoes reduction

Step-by-step explanation:

Oxidation reaction is defined as the reaction in which a substance looses electrons. The oxidation state of the substance increases during oxidation.

`M\rightarrow M^++e^-`

Reduction reaction is defined as the reaction in which a substance gains electrons. The oxidation state of the substance gets reduced during reduction.

`N^++e^-\rightarrow N`

Overall reaction:
`M+N^+\rightarrow M^++N`

The substance M which itself gets oxidized, reduces other and is called as reducing agent. The substance N which itself gets reduced, oxidizes other and is called as oxidizing agent.