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.

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