Which of the Following Items Does NOT Characterize an Oxidizing

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items does NOT characterize an oxidizing agent?

• A)An oxidizing agent gains electrons.
• B)An oxidizing agent causes another species to be oxidized.
• C)The oxidation number of an oxidizing agent decreases.
• D)A good oxidizing agent is a metal in a high oxidation state, such as Mn⁷⁺.
• E)An example of a good oxidizing agent is an alkali metal, such as Na.

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Definitions:

Aerobic Respiration

A process that requires large amounts of oxygen and uses glucose to make ATP.

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important energy source for cells and the main sugar found in the blood, used by the body for energy and metabolic processes.

Pyruvic Acid

A three-carbon compound that plays a key role in energy production processes in living cells, particularly glycolysis.

Pyruvic Acid

A colorless liquid with a sour taste; a key intermediate in several metabolic pathways, including glycolysis.