oxidising and reducing agents Flashcards
1
Q
what is an oxidising agent
A
a substance that accepts electrons
2
Q
what is a reducing agent
A
a substance that donates electrons
3
Q
what area of the data book can i find a strong oxidising agent
A
bottom left
4
Q
what area of the data book can i find a strong reducing agent
A
top right
5
Q
does an oxidising agent have a high or low electronegativity?
A
high
6
Q
does an reducing agent have a high or low electronegativity?
A
low
