Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking (8th Edition)
Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134421377
Author: Charles H Corwin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 17, Problem 5KT
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The key term corresponding to the definition “the substance undergoing reduction in a redox reaction” is to be stated.

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The oxidizing agent is a substance which causes oxidation in a redox reaction. It accepts the transferred electrons. The reducing agent is a substance which causes a reduction in a redox reaction.

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