So I am reading through the electrochemistry chapter of TBR. They say that metals low in oxidation state is a reducing agent whereas metals high in oxidation state are oxidizing agent. I don't quite understand this. I thought metals always give away electrons?
Also, why is catabolism associated with oxidation whereas anabolism is associated with reduction? Is there an intuitive reason for this?
Also, why is catabolism associated with oxidation whereas anabolism is associated with reduction? Is there an intuitive reason for this?