Co Is the Symbol for

question 79

Multiple Choice

Co is the symbol for

• A) carbon
• B) cobalt
• C) carbon monoxide
• D) carboxide
• E) chlorine

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Definitions:

Reaction

A chemical process in which substances interact to form new products typically characterized by a change in properties.

Oxidation State

A numerical value that signifies the total electrons an atom gains or sheds to establish a chemical bond with a different atom.

Reduction

A chemical reaction in which a molecule gains electrons, often accompanied by a decrease in oxidation state.

Chemical Equation

A symbolic representation of a chemical reaction, with reactants on the left, products on the right, and an arrow indicating the direction of the reaction.