Science glossary film: Oxidizer

A chemical agent that readily releases oxygen atoms or that readily gains electrons in a redox reaction. Examples include hydrogen peroxide, ozone, nitric acid, and halogen compounds such as chlorates. Such oxidizing agents will themselves become reduced in a chemical reaction.

Examples include hydrogen peroxide, ozone, nitric acid, and halogen compounds such as chlorates. Such oxidizing agents will themselves become reduced in a chemical reaction.