Oxidation, reduction ,oxidising agent, reducing agent 2.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? ChemistryWriting balanced equationsIGCSECIE Created by: Marta Paiva de SousaCreated on: 28-01-13 09:17 Oxidation When a substance gains oxygen, looses hydrogen or gains electrons it has been oxidised. 1 of 5 Reduction when a substance loses oxygen, gains hydrogen or gains electrons it has been reduced. 2 of 5 Oxidising Agent An oxidising agent brings about the oxidation of another substance and is itself reduced. 3 of 5 Reducing Agent A reducing agent brings about the reduction of another substance and is itself oxidised. 4 of 5 ... ... 5 of 5
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