Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Chemical Reactions (Section 4 - No. 28)
What is the function of an oxidizing agent?
To gain electrons and get oxidized.
To lose electrons and get oxidized.
To gain electrons and get reduced.
To lose electrons and get reduced.
Explanation
An oxidizing agent causes another substance to be oxidized; therefore, it gains electrons and is itself reduced.
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