How do you determine oxidizing agents in reactions?
1 Answer
Dec 9, 2016
You mean how do you recognize them?
Explanation:
The reagent whose oxidation number is REDUCED during reaction is designated the oxidizing agent.
This reduction process symbolizes the formal loss of electrons; note that we say this as a convenience rather than an actuality. For every electron lost, another species must gain the same.
See here for a few examples.
