In the Following Reactions, Which Species Is Oxidized?
Cu(s) $\rightarrow$

question 112

Multiple Choice

In the following reactions, which species is oxidized?
Cu(s) + FeSO₄(aq) $\rightarrow$ Fe(s) +CuSO₄(aq)

• A)Cu
• B)Fe
• C)S
• D)O
• E)None, this is not a redox reaction.

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Definitions:

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and chemical energy.

ATP Generation

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Lactate

A compound produced during anaerobic metabolism, often associated with muscle fatigue.

Liver

A large, vital organ in vertebrates responsible for detoxification, producing bile, metabolizing nutrients, and performing other biochemical tasks.