An oxidizing agent is a substance that oxidizes another substance in electrochemistry or redox chemical reactions in general. In doing so, the oxidizing agent, sometimes called an oxidizer, becomes reduced. Because the oxidizing agent receives electrons it is also known as an electron acceptor. Redox reactions include all chemical processes in which atoms have their oxidation number (oxidation state) changed. ... Electrochemistry is the science of the reactions that can take place at the interface of an electronic conductor (the electrode, which can be a metal or a semiconductor including graphite) and an ionic conductor (the electrolyte). ... Redox reactions include all chemical processes in which atoms have their oxidation number (oxidation state) changed. ... A chemical reaction is a process involving one, two or more substances (called reactants), characterized by a chemical change and yielding one or more product(s) which are different from the reactants. ...

Common oxidizing agents

• Hypochlorite and other hypohalite compounds
• Bleach (probably the most common household oxidizer)
• Iodine and other halogens
• Chlorite, chlorate, perchlorate, and other analogous halogen compounds
• Permanganate compounds
• Cerium compounds
• Hexavalent chromium compounds such as chromic and dichromic acids and chromium trioxide and chromate/dichromate compounds
• Peroxide compounds
• Tollen's Reagent
• Swern oxidation
• Kornblum oxidation
• Ozone
• Osmium tetroxide (OsO4)
• Pyridinium chloride (PCC)

The hypochlorite ion is ClO-. A hypochlorite (compound) is a compound containing this group, with chlorine in oxidation state +1. ... In chemistry, to bleach something generally means to whiten it or oxidize it. ... General Name, Symbol, Number iodine, I, 53 Chemical series halogens Group, Period, Block 17, 5, p Appearance violet-dark gray, lustrous Atomic mass 126. ... This discusses some chlorine compounds. ... Definition The chlorate ion ClO3-. A chlorate (compound) is a compound that contains this group, with chlorine in oxidation state +5. ... Perchlorates are the salts of perchloric acid (HClO4). ... The permanganate ion is MnO4-. A permanganate is a compound that contains this group. ... General Name, Symbol, Number cerium, Ce, 58 Chemical series lanthanides Group, Period, Block ?, 6, f Appearance silvery white Atomic mass 140. ... In chemistry, chromic acid (or Jones reagent) is a chromium (Cr) compound, yet to be isolated, that would have the formula H2CrO4. ... A Sample of Ammonium Dichromate Chromates and Dichromates are salts of chromic acid and dichromic acid, respectively. ... Peroxide has three distinct meanings: Colloquial meaning In common usage, peroxide is an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide (HOOH or H2O2) sold for use as a disinfectant or mild bleach. ... ... The mild oxidation of primary or secondary alcohols to aldehydes or ketones with a mixture of oxalyl chloride, dimethylsulfoxide and triethylamine is called the Swern oxidation. ... The Kornblum oxidation is a chemical reaction of a primary halide with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) to form an aldehyde. ... Ozone (O3) is an allotrope of oxygen, the molecule consisting of three oxygen atoms instead of the more stable diatomic O2. ... The chemical compound osmium tetroxide (OsO4) is an oxide of the element osmium, in which it attains its highest oxidation number of 8. ... Pyridinium chlorochromate (also known as Pyridinium chloride), Molecular Formula: C5H6NClCrO3, a reddish orange solid reagent, is used to oxidize primary or secondary alcohols to aldehydes or ketones. ...

Common oxidizing agents and their products

There are many other oxidizing agents too numerous to list here. General Name, Symbol, Number oxygen, O, 8 Chemical series nonmetals Group, Period, Block 16, 2, p Appearance colorless Atomic mass 15. ... Ozone (O3) is an allotrope of oxygen, the molecule consisting of three oxygen atoms instead of the more stable diatomic O2. ... In ozonolysis ozone cleaves an alkene into carbonyl compounds. ... General Name, Symbol, Number fluorine, F, 9 Chemical series halogens Group, Period, Block 17, 2, p Appearance pale greenish-yellow gas Atomic mass 18. ... General Name, Symbol, Number chlorine, Cl, 17 Chemical series halogens Group, Period, Block 17, 3, p Appearance yellowish green Atomic mass 35. ... General Name, Symbol, Number bromine, Br, 35 Chemical series halogens Group, Period, Block 17, 4, p Appearance gas/liquid: red-brown solid: metallic luster Atomic mass 79. ... General Name, Symbol, Number iodine, I, 53 Chemical series halogens Group, Period, Block 17, 5, p Appearance violet-dark gray, lustrous Atomic mass 126. ... The hypochlorite ion is ClO-. A hypochlorite (compound) is a compound containing this group, with chlorine in oxidation state +1. ... Definition The chlorate ion ClO3-. A chlorate (compound) is a compound that contains this group, with chlorine in oxidation state +5. ... The chemical compound nitric acid (HNO3), otherwise known as aqua fortis, is a colorless, corrosive liquid, a toxic acid which can cause severe burns. ... The chemical compound nitric oxide is a gas with chemical formula NO. It is an important signaling molecule in the body of mammals including humans, one of the few gaseous signaling molecules known. ... The chemical compound nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is a red or orange/brown gas with a characteristic sharp, biting odor. ... The permanganate ion is MnO4-. A permanganate is a compound that contains this group. ... Peroxide has three distinct meanings: Colloquial meaning In common usage, peroxide is an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide (HOOH or H2O2) sold for use as a disinfectant or mild bleach. ...

See also

• Reducing agent
• Organic oxidation