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Why is oxidation and reduction?pmgdmqihzp |
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Answer» tion:OXIDIZING and reducing agentsOxidizing and reducing agentsThat is, the oxidant (oxidizing agent) REMOVES electrons from another SUBSTANCE, and is thus itself reduced. And, because it "ACCEPTS" electrons, the oxidizing agent is also called an electron acceptor. Oxygen is the quintessential oxidizer. |
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