pelkistysaineen
Pelkistysaineen, also known as a reducing agent or reductant, is a substance that loses electrons during a chemical reaction. In a redox (reduction-oxidation) reaction, the pelkistysaineen causes another substance to be reduced, meaning that substance gains electrons. Simultaneously, the pelkistysaineen itself is oxidized, meaning it loses electrons. This transfer of electrons is fundamental to many chemical processes.
Common examples of pelkistysaineen include active metals like sodium, potassium, and aluminum, as well as non-metal