During a redox reaction, which species is oxidized?

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During a redox reaction, which species is oxidized?

Explanation:
In redox processes, electrons move from one species to another. Oxidation is the loss of electrons, so the species that donates electrons is the one being oxidized. The partner that accepts electrons is reduced, and is the oxidizing agent. Therefore, the correct description is the species that loses electrons. The one that gains electrons is reduced, not oxidized; the oxidant is the species that accepts electrons (and gets reduced). The solvent isn’t defined as oxidized in this context.

In redox processes, electrons move from one species to another. Oxidation is the loss of electrons, so the species that donates electrons is the one being oxidized. The partner that accepts electrons is reduced, and is the oxidizing agent. Therefore, the correct description is the species that loses electrons. The one that gains electrons is reduced, not oxidized; the oxidant is the species that accepts electrons (and gets reduced). The solvent isn’t defined as oxidized in this context.

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