Question

Oxidising agents are also called as ________ because they remove electrons from other substances.



electron donors

electron acceptors

oxilation number

none

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Answer 1

Answer:

electron acceptor because

Explanation:

Oxidizing and reducing agents

That 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.

Answer 2

Explanation:

That 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.