Question

What are oxidising agents? Give two chemical tests for oxidising agents.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Testing for presence of reducing agent:

Add an oxidising agent, e.g. Aqueous potassium manganate (VII) to the reducing agent

Shake the mixture

The aqueous potassium manganate (VII) is decolourised

Answer 2

•Oxidising agents are those compounds which either removes Hydrogen or adds oxygen to a compound.

•Ex: halogens, potassium nitrate, and nitric acid.