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19 November, 08:00

oxygen is a common oxidizing agent in nature. what change in the oxidation number of oxygen must occur if it is to be an oxidizing agent

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  1. 19 November, 08:19
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    Answer is: the oxidation number of oxygen must decrease.

    Oxidizing agent is element (substance) that gain electrons in chemical reaction.

    For example, balanced chemical reaction: C + O₂ → CO₂.

    Oxygen change oxidation number from 0 to oxidation number - 2 (reduction) and carbon change from 0 to + 4 (oxidation)
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