Difference between revisions of "Oxidising Agent"
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[[File:OxidisingAgentSymbol.png|right|300px|thumb|The [[hazard]] symbol for '''oxidising agents'''.]] | [[File:OxidisingAgentSymbol.png|right|300px|thumb|The [[hazard]] symbol for '''oxidising agents'''.]] | ||
| + | An '''oxidising agent''' is a [[chemical]] that causes the [[oxidation]] of other [[chemical]]s. | ||
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| + | ===About Oxidising Agents=== | ||
| + | : '''Oxidising agents''' can make a fire burn more intensely. | ||
| + | : '''Oxidising agents''' may allow other [[chemical]]s to [[combustion|combust]] without the need for [[oxygen]] in the [[air]]. | ||
| + | : [[Solid]] and [[liquid]] '''oxidising agents''' are used in [[explosive]]s. | ||
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| + | ===Precautions=== | ||
| + | *Keep any naked flame away from the [[chemical]]. | ||
| + | *Keep [[flammable]] [[chemical]]s away from '''oxidising agents'''. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
An '''oxidising agent''' is a [[chemical]] that causes the [[oxidation]] of other [[chemical]]s. | An '''oxidising agent''' is a [[chemical]] that causes the [[oxidation]] of other [[chemical]]s. | ||
Revision as of 09:50, 31 March 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The hazard symbol for oxidising agents.
An oxidising agent is a chemical that causes the oxidation of other chemicals.
About Oxidising Agents
- Oxidising agents can make a fire burn more intensely.
- Oxidising agents may allow other chemicals to combust without the need for oxygen in the air.
- Solid and liquid oxidising agents are used in explosives.
Precautions
Key Stage 4
Meaning
An oxidising agent is a chemical that causes the oxidation of other chemicals.
About Oxidising Agents
- Oxidising agents can make a fire burn more intensely.
- Oxidising agents may allow other chemicals to combust without the need for oxygen in the air.
- Solid and liquid oxidising agents are used in explosives.