Which of the following are typically TRUE of a reducing agent?
1.It causes reduction.
2.It gains electron(s).
3.It is the oxidized substance.
A)1 and 2 only
B)1 and 3 only
C)2 and 3 only
D)All of 1,2,and 3
E)Neither 1,2 or 3

Question

Which of the following are typically TRUE of a reducing agent? 
1.It causes reduction.
2.It gains electron(s).
3.It is the oxidized substance.
A)1 and 2 only
B)1 and 3 only
C)2 and 3 only
D)All of 1,2,and 3
E)Neither 1,2 or 3

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A reducing agent causes another substance to be reduced by donating electrons to it, and in the process, the reducing agent itself is oxidized. This means it loses electrons and becomes the oxidized substance.

Which of the Following Are Typically TRUE of a Reducing