In the following half equation, which is the oxidizing agent? NO₃^-(aq)+ 4H⁺(aq)+ 3e^- $\to$ NO(g)+ 2H₂O

Name: In the following half equation, which is the oxidizing agent? NO 3 - (aq)+ 4H + (aq)+ 3e - $\to$ NO(g)+ 2H 2 O
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In order for a substance to be an oxidizing agent, it must be reduced (gain electrons) itself. In this half equation, NO₃^- is the only substance that gains electrons (3e-) and is therefore the oxidizing agent.

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