NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -An oxidizing agent oxidizes something else. Oxidation is loss of electrons (OIL RIG). Therefore, an oxidizing agent takes electrons from that other substance. Therefore, an oxidizing agent must gain electrons.

Detailed explanation-2: -Redox reactions are comprised of two parts, a reduced half and an oxidized half, that always occur together. The reduced half gains electrons and the oxidation number decreases, while the oxidized half loses electrons and the oxidation number increases.

Detailed explanation-3: -The loss of an electron from a substance is called oxidation. The gain of electrons to another substance is called reduction. A mnemonic that is often useful in remembering this is: OIL RIG, where Oxidation Is Loss of electrons and Reduction Is Gain of electrons.