In terms of the movement of electrons, what are #"oxidizing"# and #"reducing agents"#?

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In terms of the movement of electrons, what are #"oxidizing"# and #"reducing agents"#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-24T15:57:15

An #"oxidizing agent"# accepts electrons..........

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.......And a #"reducing agent"# donates electrons.

#"A priori"#, without knowing ANYTHING about reaction chemistry or electronic structure, we would predict that #Ce^(4+)# should be a better oxidant than is #Sn^(2+)#. Why?

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