Which of the following is the oxidizing agent in the reaction below? Mg(s) + NiO2(s) + H2O(l) --> Mg(OH)2(aq) + Ni(OH)2(aq)
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An oxidizing agent is a substance that gains electrons in a chemical reaction and is reduced in the process. It causes another substance to be oxidized. Show more…
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