Question

are acids and bases oxidizing or reducing agents

Answer 1

@Hoslos

Answer 2

@TheSmartOne

Answer 3

@dan815 @zepdrix @Nnesha

Answer 4

Reduction refers to gaining electrons.
An oxidizing agent is the element that is being reduced.
A reducing agent is the element that is being oxidized.

Acids donate H+, which can be thought of as a proton, to bases. You can think of acids as being reduced once they give away the H+ ion; acids are oxidizing agents because they get reduced.

Conversely, bases are reducing agents because they get oxidized.

Answer 5

can you give me an example? @theopenstudyowl

Answer 6

research it dude!

Answer 7

It really depends on the compound you have. For instance, potassium permanganate is an excellent oxidizing agent, while lithium aluminum hydride is one of the strongest reducing agents.