Problem: Identify the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent for 4Li(s) + O2(g) → 2Li2O(s).

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ecall the mnemonic for redox reactions:

Loss Electrons → Oxidation → Reducing Agent

Gain Electrons → Reduction → Oxidizing Agent


This means the element that gains electrons/reduced is the oxidizing agent while the element that loses electrons/oxidized is the reducing agent. 


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Identify the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent for 4Li(s) + O2(g) → 2Li2O(s).

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