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CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 6.4.11 An oxidising agent as a substance that

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 6.4.11 An oxidising agent as a substance that
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry 0620 syllabus for exams in 2026, 2027 and 20282026–2028

Practise deciding which substance is the oxidising agent by tracking electron gain, reduction and the substance it oxidises.

How this is tested

  • identify the oxidising agent as the species that gains electrons and is reduced

Question 20

[Maximum number: 1]

Substance J takes part in a redox reaction.
In the reaction, J gains electrons.
Which statement is correct?

A

J is the oxidising agent and it is oxidised in the reaction.

B

J is the oxidising agent and it is reduced in the reaction.

C

J is the reducing agent and it is oxidised in the reaction.

D

J is the reducing agent and it is reduced in the reaction.