All of These Statements Concerning Oxidation Are Correct Except That

question 111

Multiple Choice

All of these statements concerning oxidation are correct except that

• A)oxygen is necessary for oxidation to take place.
• B)the oxidizing agent receives electrons from another species.
• C)oxidation must accompany reduction.
• D)the oxidizing agent increases the oxidation number of another element.
• E)the oxidation of a metal produces positive ions.

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