Which substance loses electrons in a chemical reaction?

a) the one that is oxidized, which is the oxidizing agent

b) the one that is reduced, which is the reducing agent

c) the one that is oxidized, which is the reducing agent

d) the one that is reduced, which is the oxidizing agent

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Raina Mclaughlin

13 July, 02:19

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Mollie Mueller · Answer 1

I believe the answer is (c) because oxidation is the substance that loses electrons in a chemical reaction, which is the reducing factor.

Which substance loses electrons in a chemical reaction?a) the one that is oxidized, which is the oxidizing agentb) the one that is reduced, which is the reducing agentc) the one that is oxidized, which is the reducing agentd) the one that is reduced, which is the oxidizing agent