Why are halogens strong oxidising agents?

Give two oxidising agents?

What are oxidising agents?

Which of the following pairs of transition metal ion s are the stronger oxidising agents in aqueous solutions?

The compound AgF_(2) is unstable compound However, if formed, the compound acts as a very strong oxidising agent. Why ?

Although electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less negative as compared to chlorine, fluorine is a stronger oxidising agent than chlorine. Why ?

Among the following which is the strongest oxidising agents: Br_2 , I_2 , F_2 , Cl_2 .