Question

Why is the oxidizing agent reduced?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

An element that is oxidized is a reducing agent, because the element loses electrons, and an element that is reduced is an oxidizing agent, because the element gains electrons. ... When A loses electrons, it is oxidized, and is thus a reducing agent. When B gains electron, it is reduced, and is thus an oxidizing agent.

Explanation:

Identifying the Elements Oxidized and Reduced

Assign oxidation numbers to all atoms in the equation. ...

Compare oxidation numbers from the reactant side to the product side of the equation. ...

The element oxidized is the one whose oxidation number increased.

The element reduced is the one whose oxidation number decreased.