Reducing agent/oxidizing agent

[Maayan Epstein 14B]

When something is a "reducing agent", does this mean it gets oxidized or reduced? Furthermore, does this mean it is the cathode or the anode?

[Rimsha Hussaini 1A]

The reducing agent is the substance that undergoes oxidation (losing electrons) and thus corresponds to the anode.

[Miya Lopez 1I]

A reducing agent is a substance that is oxidized, which means it loses electrons.

[Elizabeth Gallmeister 1A]

Right, the reducing agent is oxidized because it facilitates and allows for the reduction of the other species. One way to think about it is the oxidation produces the electrons transferred to actually reduce the other species.

[Danielle Hoekstra 1C]

The anode is the electrode that electricity flows into. Cathode is the electrode where the electricity flows out of. An anode is positive and a cathode is negative

[Laurence Tacderas 1K]

Just remember that what ever reduces/oxidizes (or is the "reducing/oxidizing" agent) is the one getting oxidized/reduced. Then you can tell if it is the cathode (reduction) or anode (oxidation) half reaction