Reducing agent
Reducing Agent
A Reducing agent or reductant is an element or compound that loses (or "donates") an electron to an electron recipient (an oxidizing agent) in a redox chemical reaction.
Overview[edit | edit source]
A reducing agent is typically in one of its lower possible oxidation states, and is known as the electron donor. A reducing agent reduces (causes to gain electrons) the other substance and is itself oxidized (loses electrons).
Examples[edit | edit source]
Examples of reducing agents include the earth metals, formic acid, and sulfite compounds.
Earth Metals[edit | edit source]
Earth metals such as lithium, sodium, and aluminum are good examples of reducing agents. These metals donate electrons in the redox reaction, thereby reducing the other substance.
Formic Acid[edit | edit source]
Formic acid is another example of a reducing agent. It donates a proton (H+) in the redox reaction, thereby reducing the other substance.
Sulfite Compounds[edit | edit source]
Sulfite compounds are also reducing agents. They donate electrons in the redox reaction, thereby reducing the other substance.
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