Redox reactions are analogous in that they are electron transfer reactions. Certain chemicals are oxidizers, like O2, which take electrons. While others are reducers, which are oxidizing agents, and give electrons. The better the reducing agent a chemical it is, the worse oxidizing agent it is. Solution Redox reactions are analogous in that they are electron transfer reactions. Certain chemicals are oxidizers, like O2, which take electrons. While others are reducers, which are oxidizing agents, and give electrons. The better the reducing agent a chemical it is, the worse oxidizing agent it is..