When an Oxidation Number of an Atom Is Decreased in the Course

question 14

Multiple Choice

When an oxidation number of an atom is decreased in the course of a reaction, that atom is being _____.

• A) synthesized
• B) neutralized
• C) oxidized
• D) decomposed
• E) reduced

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Definitions:

Vulva

Common name for the external genital organs of a female.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the corpus luteum that stimulates the uterus to prepare for pregnancy.

Estrogen

A group of hormones critical for the development and functioning of female reproductive tissues and the regulation of the menstrual cycle.

Menstruation

The monthly shedding of the uterine lining in non-pregnant women, typically accompanied by bleeding, marking the start of the menstrual cycle.