In the reaction of sodium with oxygen oxygen is the reducing agent sodium is the oxidizing agent sodium is the reducing agent
Chemistry · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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In this reaction, oxygen (O2) gains electrons and gets reduced, going from an oxidation state of 0 to -2. Oxygen is therefore the oxidizing agent. Here, sodium (Na) is being oxidized and acts as the reducing agent, while oxygen (O2) is being reduced and acts as the oxidizing agent.