Question

Definition of oxidising agent and reducing agent

Answer 1

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Here is your answer
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Q. Definition of oxidising agent

Answer:-

☆Those substance which have tendency to give oxygen is called oxidising agent.

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☆The substance which participate in a reduction is called oxidising agent.

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Q. Definition of reducing agent

Answer:-

☆ The substance which have tendency to gain oxygen is called reducing agent.

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☆ The substance which participate in Oxidation reaction is called reducing agent.
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Answer 2

I will define them in points, to make u understand better

1. Oxidising Agents
a) Gains electron in a chemical reaction.  
b) Oxidation number decreases in a chemical reaction.
Examples
 O2, O3

2. Reducing Agents
a) Lose electrons in a chemical reaction.
b) Oxidation number increases in a chemical reaction.
Examples
Zn, Fe

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