which of the following is the strongest reducing agent: K, Na, Mg, Br, Al

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sweetburger · Answer

i think Mg not totally sure though

australopithecus · Answer

To be reduced is to gain electrons 

To be oxidized is to lose electrons

 LEO the lion says GER Lose electrons oxidation, Gain electrons reduction

An oxidizing agent accepts electrons 

A reducing agent donates electrons 

Confusing right lol, but not really if you think about it

australopithecus · Answer

So for this question it is asking what is able to give away electrons the easiest http://image.tutorvista.com/content/feed/tvcs/PERIODIC_TRENDS2.jpg

australopithecus · Answer

that table should help you

sweetburger · Answer

austral thankyou for explaining that i myself was a bit confused and now i understand