Consider the following reaction: Ba(s) + F2(g) → BaF2. Which of the following statements is true?   Choices:   The fluorine atom is losing electrons; therefore, it is oxidizing agent.   The barium atom is losing electrons; therefore, it is oxidizing agent.   The barium atom is gaining electrons; therefore, it is reducing agent.   The fluorine atom is gaining electrons; therefore, it is oxidizing agent.

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Consider the following reaction: Ba(s) + F2(g) → BaF2. Which of the following statements is true?
 
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The fluorine atom is losing electrons; therefore, it is oxidizing agent.
 
The barium atom is losing electrons; therefore, it is oxidizing agent.
 
The barium atom is gaining electrons; therefore, it is reducing agent.
 
The fluorine atom is gaining electrons; therefore, it is oxidizing agent.
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