Question

Above diagram represents an atom X. Atom 'X' is a reducing agent.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

An oxidizing agent, gains electrons and is reduced in a chemical reaction. Also known as the electron acceptor, the oxidizing agent is normally in one of its higher possible oxidation states because it will gain electrons and be reduced.
A reducing agent is oxidized, because it loses electrons in the redox reaction.
Thus, atom 'X' which is Sodium is a reducing agent.