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Chapter 8, Problem 133P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Give equations to show that molecular hydrogen can act both as a reducing agent and an oxidizing agent.
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QUESTION:
Give equations to show that molecular hydrogen can act both as a reducing agent and an oxidizing agent.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
An oxidizing agent is a substance that causes oxidation by accepting electrons; therefore, it gets reduced. A reducing agent is a substance that causes reduction by losing electrons,therefore it gets oxidized.