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Which statement best describes what is taking place in this half reaction? Iron is being reduced. Iron is being oxidized. Iron is gaining electrons. Iron is an oxidizing agent.

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If the reaction is a corrosion reaction, then the Iron would be losing electrons. The answer is:
Iron is being oxidized.
Consequently, since the Iron causes the gaining of electrons of another species or substance, it is considered as the reducing agent.

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Consequently, since the Iron causes the gaining of electrons of another species or substance, it is considered as the reducing agent.

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