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Mastering Chemistry: Homework Chapter 9 https ProblemID 73461376 EM14 11, PO3 ework Chapter 8 Exercise 9.20 xercise 9.20 ant A In a redox reaction, which reactant is the oxidizing agent? The reducing agent? O Asubstance that causes the oxidation another substance is caled an oxidizing agent Asubstance hat causes the reduction of another substance is called a reducing agent. O A substance that causes the oxidation of another substance is called a reducing agent. Asubstance that causes the reduction of another substance is called an oxidzing agent. Submit My Answers Glee up

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The first option is correct.

Concept: An oxidizing agent gains electrons, means it reduced itself and act as oxidizer to another substance . hence , it oxidizes another substance.

Similarly, a reducing agent loses electrons, means it oxidises itself , thereby reducing the other substance, causing reduction to other substance.

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