Question

If a chemical is oxidized it is also known as the

Group of answer choices

A. the one that is reduced

B. the product

C. oxidizing agent

D. reducing agent

Answer 1

D.) reducing agent

Step-by-step explanation:

Oxidized chemicals gain electrons. In order to gain these electrons, another chemical must lose electrons. So, the chemical (which will be oxidized) acts as a reducing agent, causing the other chemical to be reduced and lose electrons.