Help... I get oxidation and reduction, but this whole "oxidizing agent" and "reducing agent" thing confuses me...
(you might want to surf around their table of contents on the left... concise definitions and some interactive practice.)

Some beta test video tutorials... if some of my kids could "proofwatch" me for errors, that'd be great!

Video on assigning Oxidation numbers


Video on balancing redox reactions in acidic solutions



Balancing in basic solution



Balancing using the change in oxidation number method



Electrochemical cell



Video on Electrolytic cells * new May 28