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*Keep [[flammable]] [[chemical]]s away from '''oxidising agents'''. | *Keep [[flammable]] [[chemical]]s away from '''oxidising agents'''. | ||
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+ | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1292120215/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1292120215&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=8f96ddb76196848bafdb124354e4cf77 ''Oxidising agents, page 182, GCSE Chemistry, Pearson, Edexcel ''] |
Revision as of 11:32, 24 November 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.