Reactions That Use Water to Split Molecules Apart Are Called

question 179

Multiple Choice

Reactions that use water to split molecules apart are called ________ reactions.

• A) dehydration
• B) synthesis
• C) hydrolysis
• D) reversible
• E) oxidation

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Definitions:

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