What is oxidizing agent?
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Explanation:
a substance that tends to bring about oxidation by being reduced and gaining electrons.
An oxidizing agent is a compound or element that is present in a redox (oxidation-reduction) reaction which receives electrons originating from a different species.
The oxidant is a chemical compound which easily transfers atoms of oxygen or another substance in order to gain an electron. If one agent in the reaction releases oxygen or gains electrons or hydrogen, it is considered an oxidizer. The oxidizer is reduced as it takes on electrons. However, the reactant undergoes oxidation by letting its electrons be captured by the oxidizer. Oxygen is the eponymous example of an oxidizing agent.
An oxidizing agent is also known as an oxidizer or oxidant.