What is the term used for the reagent which causes another atom in a redox reaction to undergo oxidation, and is itself is reduced?

Amphoteric oxides

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Weak metals

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Reducing agents

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Oxidising agents

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Oxidising agents

Oxidising agent

Oxidising agents are substances that gain electrons. They oxidise another substance in a chemical reaction, and in turn, the oxidising agents are reduced due to a gain in electrons.

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