The Reverse of a Dehydration Synthesis Reaction Is A(n) ________

question 32

Multiple Choice

The reverse of a dehydration synthesis reaction is a(n) ________ reaction.

• A) anabolic
• B) exchange
• C) hydrolytic
• D) endothermic
• E) metabolic

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Definitions:

Oxidation Number

A concept in chemistry that reflects the degree of oxidation of an atom in a chemical compound.

Potassium

A chemical element with symbol K and atomic number 19, it's a vital nutrient that regulates fluid balance and nerve signals.

Oxidation Number

The oxidation number is a value assigned to an element in a chemical compound that represents the number of electrons lost or gained by an atom of that element in the compound.

Oxygen

A chemical element with the symbol O, essential for most forms of life and known for its role in combustion and respiration.