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why are metals reducing agents whereas non metals are oxidising agents

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Answered by Himanshunavik
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Metals act as a reducing agent whereas non - metal act as an oxidizing agent. ... Metals act as a reducing agent because they have tendency to donate electrons and get oxidized. Whereas non- metals act as an oxidizing agent because non-metals have a tendency to gain electrons and get reduced.
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