Chemistry · S and p Block Elements
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Metals are ________?
- A
Reducing agents
- B
Oxidizing agents
- C
Both a and b
- D
Dehydrating agents
A substance that tends to bring about reduction by being oxidized and losing electrons is reducing agent
Metals lose electrons when they react and make the other reactant gain electrons (reduction) hence they are "reducing agents".
A substance that tends to bring about reduction by being oxidized and losing electrons is reducing agent
Metals lose electrons when they react and make the other reactant gain electrons (reduction) hence they are "reducing agents".
A substance that tends to bring about oxidation by being reduced and gaining electrons is oxidizing agent
Incorrect
Option B: A substance that tends to bring about oxidation by being reduced and gaining electrons is oxidizing agent
Not the case with metals
A dehydrating agent is a substance that dries or removes water from a material. In chemical reactions where dehydration occurs, the reacting molecule loses a molecule of water.
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